October 2009
8 posts
“Cynicism is obedience”
– Worldchanging: Bright Green: Transition Towns or Bright Green Cities?
“I realized that how an economy functions is not just about a market anonymously...”
– How an Economist’s Cry for Ethical Capitalism was Heard | Page 3 | Fast Company
Mind in the Forest →
“In the margins of the page… we become who we are… individuals just...”
– Dehumanized: When math and science rule the school—By Mark Slouka (Harper’s Magazine)
Be lucky - it's an easy skill to learn →
Lucky people try to introduce variety into their lives. For example, one person described how he thought of a colour before arriving at a party and then introduced himself to people wearing that colour. This kind of behaviour boosts the likelihood of chance opportunities by introducing variety.
Rituals for Lover Earth →
“Our success in bringing health care costs under control ultimately depends...”
– Op-Ed Contributor - Big Food vs. Big Insurance - NYTimes.com