How to minimize human misery in recessions or the macroeconomic implications to hedonic adaptation

mayo 16, 2011    ·    4 min read

  As I was reading The Upside of Irrationality, Dan Ariely’s sequel to the brilliant Predictably Irrational, I … Continuar leyendo «How to minimize human misery in recessions or the macroeconomic implications to hedonic adaptation»

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Augustus: The Life of Rome’s First Emperor by Anthony Everitt is enriching

mayo 7, 2011   ·  < 1 min read

As a self-styled Roman history buff who has always considered Augustus to be my role model because he … Continuar leyendo «Augustus: The Life of Rome’s First Emperor by Anthony Everitt is enriching»

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The Metropolis Case is beautifully written and shockingly compelling

mayo 6, 2011   ·  < 1 min read

I am a bit at a loss for words when it comes to describing my liking of The … Continuar leyendo «The Metropolis Case is beautifully written and shockingly compelling»

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Fast Five is surprisingly good!

mayo 4, 2011   ·  < 1 min read

This might yet again be an illustration of the power of low expectations. I was not impressed by … Continuar leyendo «Fast Five is surprisingly good!»

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Globalization is more fragile and less entrenched than you think!

abril 29, 2011   ·  < 1 min read

I was shocked that the statistics I came across in a recent article in The Economist which presented … Continuar leyendo «Globalization is more fragile and less entrenched than you think!»

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Warning: Be prepared for self-indulgent narcissism over the next few days :)

abril 14, 2011   ·  < 1 min read

You might argue that coming from me it might not be much of a change from the usual, … Continuar leyendo «Warning: Be prepared for self-indulgent narcissism over the next few days :)»

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The Ricther Scales should update “Here Comes Another Bubble”

abril 11, 2011   ·  2 min read

I posted the video when it first came out in 2007 and watched it again this morning and … Continuar leyendo «The Ricther Scales should update “Here Comes Another Bubble”»

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The Sleepless Elite

abril 9, 2011   ·  < 1 min read

There was a great article in this week’s Wall Street Journal on the 1 to 3 percent of … Continuar leyendo «The Sleepless Elite»

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How to buy respectability :)

marzo 25, 2011   ·  < 1 min read

If you share my quirky sense of humor, you will love this article from the Economist on how … Continuar leyendo «How to buy respectability :)»

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A SuperAngel’s Investment Guide

febrero 11, 2011   ·  12 min read

In recent years I came to realize how much I truly love angel investing: I get to meet … Continuar leyendo «A SuperAngel’s Investment Guide»

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Fantastic and brutally honest memo by Stephen Elop, CEO of Nokia

febrero 9, 2011   ·  5 min read

It has been clear to outsiders for a while that not all is well in the house of … Continuar leyendo «Fantastic and brutally honest memo by Stephen Elop, CEO of Nokia»

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The 4-Hour Workweek is shockingly good and may change your life forever!

febrero 3, 2011   ·  4 min read

I had heard great things about The 4-Hour Workweek and actually met its author, Tim Ferriss, a few … Continuar leyendo «The 4-Hour Workweek is shockingly good and may change your life forever!»

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There are fewer millionaires than you might think!

enero 27, 2011   ·  < 1 min read

If you live in a city like New York with everyone is seemingly richer than you, you imagine … Continuar leyendo «There are fewer millionaires than you might think!»

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Current Reading List

enero 26, 2011   ·  < 1 min read

Non-Fiction: Why the West Rules–for Now by Ian Morris The Lucifer Effect: Understanding How Good People Turn Evil … Continuar leyendo «Current Reading List»

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The Sherlockian is worthy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

enero 26, 2011   ·  < 1 min read

I was in the market for a good thriller or detective story when I came across a glowing … Continuar leyendo «The Sherlockian is worthy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle»

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