Behind the scenes in astrophysics

A Week in Stockholm

Isn't it nice when things just work?

Connectify

Regrets of the Dying

Via Paul Graham: Some sobering thoughts.

Dent the Future

Interesting.

A Brush with Bra

A few weeks ago, quite by chance, I encountered (that's the only way I can describe it) one of my musical heroes: Bra Hugh Masekela. He was much shorter than I expected and seemed to be bristling with energy. He also turned out to be extremely warm and friendly. On their way out, Bra Hugh and his friend walked past the table where I was sitting with a friend. As they did so they said hello (doubtless my earlier attempts at discreet gawking had failed miserably):

Bra Hugh and friend: How are you guys!?

Me: Fine...I love your music!

Bra Hugh: It's not mine, I just found it here!

And off they went galloping into the sunset.

The Puritan Gift

On my book wishlist:






















Update (24 May 2012): Peter F. Drucker's comments on a very early draft of The Puritan Gift.

Success (and Failure)

Alain de Botton on success (and failure):

Justice with Michael Sandel

"This is a course about justice and we begin with a story. Suppose you're the driver of a trolley car..."

Michael Sandel's introduction to his 12-part series on moral philosophy. 

Fictional Feast

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