Understanding Posted on January 7, 2019January 3, 2019 by Simon “If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough” Albert Einstein... Read More
Happier New Year Posted on January 1, 2019December 28, 2018 by Simon “If you want to hear God laugh, tell Him your plans.” Variously attributed. Simon Licks the moon. (photo credit Steve G)... Read More
Happy New Year Posted on December 31, 2018December 28, 2018 by Simon And if Not Now? When? The Talmud I wish for you a busy year making the world a better place.... Read More
Why Migration Happens in Three Words Posted on December 26, 2018December 10, 2018 by Simon Veni, Vidi, Velcro I came, I saw, I stuck Why Migration Happens in Three Words I first encountered this phrase in Our Towns a book by James and Rebecca Fallows. It really does explain the reality of h... Read More
Climate Change Posted on December 21, 2018December 10, 2018 by Simon “The consequences of climate change, whatever they turn out to be, will be easier to confront the more prosperous the world is.”... Read More
Who are You? Posted on December 18, 2018December 10, 2018 by Simon On the Internet, nobody knows you’re a dog.... Read More
Tarriffs Posted on December 15, 2018December 10, 2018 by Simon Tariffs are taxes on commerce and when you tax something you get less of it.... Read More
The Meaning in Life Posted on December 14, 2018December 10, 2018 by Simon “Most people need to find meaning within structures they do not create.” William Galston... Read More
Gratitude One Posted on December 13, 2018December 10, 2018 by Simon “Gratitude, like interest, compounds.” From Thanks a Thousand by A.J. Jacobs... Read More
Laws vs Ethics Posted on December 3, 2018November 12, 2018 by Simon Laws come and go; ethics stay. Nassim Taleb From Skin in the Game... Read More