By Otilia Aionesei Humans tend to be very optimistic about their individual lives – for instance we buy … Continue reading “Notes on the future of humanity based on Matt Ridley’s book The Rational Optimist”

I was reading The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande which shows the efficacy of checklists in complex situations. … Continue reading “Why we play Moneyball rather than Powerball”

As a species and as individuals we are often shockingly arrogant. We believe, or want to believe, that … Continue reading “The cure for hubris”

As I have repeatedly observed both as an entrepreneur and angel investor if you believe in something strongly … Continue reading “Delusional optimism can go a long way!”

Over the course of the last few years I resolved the cognitive dissonance between my short term pessimism … Continue reading “No Limits to Growth”

James Altucher just published on Techcrunch a 100 point FAQ on starting an Internet business. It’s straight to … Continue reading “Absolute must read for all entrepreneurs!”

PC World just exited the print market, marking the exit of the last general-interest PC magazine. I am … Continue reading “The end of an era!”

By Otilia Aionesei When I think about sixteen-century European writers, I think of a heavily ornamented writing style … Continue reading “How to live”

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Benoit Hopquin from Le Monde last June while I was … Continue reading “Fun interview in Le Monde”

“When you grow up you tend to get told the world is the way it is and your … Continue reading “Great Steve Jobs Quote”

Paul Graham just published yet another must read blog post. This one is entitled Do Things that Don’t … Continue reading “How to launch your startup”

In addition to the decline of PC gaming described in my previous blog post (The Rise and Fall … Continue reading “Let’s reinvent PC gaming!”

It has been interesting, and a bit sad, to observe the rise and fall of PC gaming. Ever … Continue reading “The Rise and Fall of PC Gaming”

Jim Holt deftly tackles one of most profound questions in philosophy: “why is there something rather than nothing?” … Continue reading “Why does the world exist is a thoughtful and compelling read”

It seems a foregone conclusion that 3D printing will change the world. It’s already revolutionized prototyping, and we’re … Continue reading “3D Printing will change the world”