By most measures these are the best of times. We live longer, healthier lives than ever before. Our … Læs videre “Fear and uncertainty in the time of prosperity”

Last Wednesday, I had the pleasure of attending the book launch party organized by the Czech Center. The … Læs videre “Vaclav Havel’s To the Castle and Back is both absurdly funny and informative”

It is my true pleasure to announce that I received my green card! It’s only a temporary 2 … Læs videre “It has arrived!”

As much as we think of ourselves as extremely rational and intelligent beings, there is a growing body … Læs videre “Top 10 ways to make better decisions”

To some extent most of the large cities around the world are the same: cosmopolitan, diverse, offering tons … Læs videre “I love New York!”

Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea manages a rare feat – it’s a non-fiction story that … Læs videre “Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea is great: thrilling and informative at the same time”

I just came across a book written about a 45 year old Frenchman. He owns a large studio … Læs videre “Only in France!”

I had the pleasure to listen to Steve Case speak at a General Catalyst event in Boston. It … Læs videre “Learning from Steve Case”

The advent of positive psychology, as mentioned in my recent posts on happiness, is leading to a revolution … Læs videre “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Positive Psychology in Action”

Despite the fact that quality of life is actually very good in France, there is clearly a French … Læs videre “The French Presidential Election”

Dogs rule! I suppose everything I am about to say will sound cliché as most dog owners say … Læs videre “Must love dogs :)”

My computer recently crashed and as I was restoring my files, I came across an article I wrote … Læs videre “The Tribulations of a Child of the Internet”

Regardless of where you stand on immigration, demographic shifts in Mexico will render the issue meaningless in the … Læs videre “The Immigration Non-Issue”

Jamie Whyte’s angry and witty rant against the rhetoric, faulty reasoning and misinformation we are subjected to from … Læs videre “You must read Crimes against Logic”

The New York Times had a very interesting article on morality in primates. As many primates display empathy, … Læs videre “Morality in Primates”