A Star is Made

September 6, 2006    ·    2 min read

If like me you loved the inquisitive mindset in Freakonomics where the authors ask numerous unrelated questions of … „A Star is Made“ weiterlesen

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The Long Tail

September 3, 2006   ·  2 min read

If you read this blog, chances are you know what the long tail is, but just in case, … „The Long Tail“ weiterlesen

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The state of sleep research

September 2, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

Recent developments in sleep research are extremely interesting. The two most interesting findings are on the importance of … „The state of sleep research“ weiterlesen

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Rent … unless you want to buy :)

September 1, 2006   ·  4 min read

Experts have been arguing for a while that real estate is over-valued by looking at a number of … „Rent … unless you want to buy :)“ weiterlesen

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Deathstyles of the Rich and Famous

August 31, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

The recent Slate article on the deathstyles of the rich and famous is hilarious. I suppose, I found … „Deathstyles of the Rich and Famous“ weiterlesen

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Miami Vice is dark, fast paced and fun

August 30, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

I am usually not a fan of Colin Farrell, but I actually like him in this movie. The … „Miami Vice is dark, fast paced and fun“ weiterlesen

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The Video History of Amazon by Jeff Bezos

August 29, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

I have always admired Jeff Bezos as an entrepreneur because he actually did what he set out to … „The Video History of Amazon by Jeff Bezos“ weiterlesen

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Scoop is enjoyable light summer fare

August 29, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

After the masterful Match Point, I was intrigued to see what Woody Allen would do for his next … „Scoop is enjoyable light summer fare“ weiterlesen

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I am almost ashamed to admit it, but I liked My Super Ex Girlfriend

August 29, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

I suppose it’s all a question of expectations. I was overworked and needed a bit of respite so … „I am almost ashamed to admit it, but I liked My Super Ex Girlfriend“ weiterlesen

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Window to the future

August 28, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

People are notoriously bad at predicting the future further than a few years down the line. We think … „Window to the future“ weiterlesen

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Electrify your brain

August 27, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

It sounds crazy, but there is significant evidence that passing a weak current through your brain can significantly … „Electrify your brain“ weiterlesen

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Parkinson’s law is so true!

August 26, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

Parkinson’s Law states that “work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.” “Thus, an … „Parkinson’s law is so true!“ weiterlesen

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I’m back :)

August 26, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

I am not back to the U.S. yet – I probably won’t be back for another month as … „I’m back :)“ weiterlesen

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A more sophisticated take on nature vs. nurture

Juli 24, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/23/magazine/23wwln_idealab.html?pagewanted=all In a widely-discussed 2003 article, he found that, as anticipated, virtually all the variation in I.Q. scores … „A more sophisticated take on nature vs. nurture“ weiterlesen

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Yet Another Entrepreneurship Quote

Juli 19, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

„An entrepreneur to me just means someone who thinks out of the box and they’re on a different … „Yet Another Entrepreneurship Quote“ weiterlesen

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Bad government policy, poverty and Kirchner’s folly!

Juli 13, 2006   ·  2 min read

According to an OECD report bad governance is the number 1 cause of poverty around the world – … „Bad government policy, poverty and Kirchner’s folly!“ weiterlesen

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