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»
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»
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»
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!»
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!»
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 :)»
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”»
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»
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 :)»
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»
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»
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!»
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!»
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»
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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