Unions happen for a reason, to deny it is just ignorant. Unions usually form due to dissatisfaction with the employer, though local culture is very important. If you father/brother/mother were in a union and other nearby businesses are unionized, you are much more likely to get your card.
Some companies see their employees as tools to [...]
Climatologists and financial modellers share more than we might think, or like. Fundamentally, both climate and financial models propose bold predictions based on highly sophisticated mathematical systems. One has already collapsed and the other will too.
Both the planet’s climate and the financial system are very, very complex beasts. Yet, people in both camps claim an [...]
The Theory of Evolution should be changed to the Law of Evolution. The benefit would be immense. No one, save the schizophrenics, tries to argue against the Law of Gravity. Even more obscure laws, such as the Laws of Thermodynamics are agreed upon to be true, without (major) exceptions. It is imperative we push society [...]
I have spoken my mind on Israel numerous times, notably here, here and here, but the following is perhaps my most comprehensive post.
First, let me state this clearly, I believe in absolutes. There is such a thing as The Truth. We can never be perfectly just nor perfectly true, that would be disingenuous of us [...]
Quote of the Day:
Conventional people are roused to fury by departures from convention, largely because they regard such departures as a criticism of themselves – Bertrand Russell
My most recent discovery has been the power of non-violence and iteration. After reading a number of books on Gandhi and his general philosophy, I have come to accept non-violent resistance as the most powerful political force available. Ultimately, it is not so much about changing others, but changing oneself and letting that affect the [...]
One of the biggest challenges is prioritizing ideas. This applies to both business and life. Personally, I never buy anything on impulse. If I see something that appeals to me, I will make a mental note of it. If I still want it in a couple months, then I’ll buy it. The vast majority of [...]
Found this letter, amazing.
This is a letter I found on slashdot, fantastic.
ome time ago I received a call from a colleague. He was about to give a student a zero for his answer to a physics question, while the student claimed a perfect score. The instructor and the student agreed to an impartial arbiter, and [...]
I am a TED Talk crack-addict and have watched every single one. Below is a list of Ted Talks, my top five which blew me away, followed by some other favorites. Enjoy!
Top 5:
Zander on music
Hans Rosling on World Development
Bolte on Strokes
Lessing on Creative Commons
DNA Folding
Some other favourites (full list here):
Putting photos together – magically
Design of [...]
Today is Blog Action Day, a day when a central group tries to get tens of thousands of blogs to discuss poverty issues. I volunteered, so here is my topic: Why we must support extremists.
By extremists, I do not mean violence, but rather people and organizations who are outside “mainstream” of society. Instead of donating money [...]