Talebian Wisdom September 20, 2013
The Columbia River Gorge "Writers are remembered for their best work, politicians for their worst mistakes, and...
Category: Maxims
Issawi’s Laws September 18, 2013
"Starting with the not unreasonable assumption that government action is always misguided or mischievous, the...
Talebian Wisdom September 13, 2013
Beaver technology "Technology is at its best when it is invisible." Nasim Taleb The Bed of Procrustes Nassim...
Issawi’s Laws September 11, 2013
"In any enterprise larger than the family business funds are like clay, not putty. Once they have been allocated...
Maxim September 10, 2013
"Hunger is the secret ingredient that makes all food delicious." From The Orphan Master's Son by Adam...
Issawi’s Laws September 4, 2013
"Most of those who are referred to as Do-Gooders should, more properly be called Feel-Gooders. Of course they want...
Maxim September 3, 2013
"Remember: wherever you are; you're more than halfway to somewhere." Trail Wisdom from Simon...
Talebian Wisdom August 30, 2013
"Any testable statement should be tested." Nasim Taleb Fooled by Randomness Nassim Taleb is a writer and...
Issawi’s Laws August 28, 2013
The Second Law of Committo-dynamics: "The less you enjoy serving on committees, the more likely you are to be...
Maxim August 27, 2013
"Good poetry makes bad politics" Kevin Williamson in The End is Near and it's Going to be...
