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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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