My sources
A friend recently wrote to me: I enjoy these little articles that you link to a lot. I just have one question though: Do you really have that much free…
My theory on IQ
I have a theory. We all begin with an IQ that tops 200, but with each successive smack on the head, our IQ drops. I watch as my daughter hits…
Must watch: Words
If you’re not listening to podcasts, you have no idea what you’re missing. If you’re listening to podcasts but you’re not listening to RadioLab, you have no idea what you’re…
Quarterbacks are jerks
Imagine that you are an offensive lineman, 360-pounds, crouched down into a three-point stance, ready to explode on the snap count. Your knees are sore from years in the trenches…
New York Times Book Review!
Okay, it’s not exactly a full-blown review, and it’s inexplicably in the Crime column, but still, you can find UNEXPECTEDLY, MILO in this Sunday’s New York Times Book Review! I’m…
Disturbing my sleep on purpose
Researchers on a recent episode of the Harvard Business Review IdeaCast recently discussed a Berkeley study which showed that people actually enjoy television more with commercials than without. This is…
Casting is an art
Best casting job ever: Julie Warner in the film Tommy Boy. In this film, Warner must do the impossible: 1. Be good looking enough to play the lead female role…
I don’t like the French
I know that it’s easy and even occasionally popular to hate the French, but I do. Not to the extent that I believe in "freedom fries," but enough. This should…
Really bad band names
I’ve always been fascinated with band names and they way in which they are created. For example, here are three bands that I’m currently listening to and the derivation of…
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