Whales and Martingales Bryan Pendleton, Journal of a Programmer

Schumpeter: In praise of misfits | The Economist But what do you call the “Full of Themselves” mental disorder that afflicts venture capitalists?

Of Flying Cars and the Declining Rate of Profit | David Graeber | The Baffler “Common sense suggests that if you want to maximize scientific creativity, you find some bright people, give them the resources they need to pursue whatever idea comes into their heads, and then leave them alone. Most will turn up nothing, […]

BayAreaWS Giants take Miramonte HS ss Drew Jackson in 37th round. Jackson is headed to Stanford, courtesy pick. He is brother of Brett Jackson, Cubs

Racist Culture is a Factory Defect by Anil Dash

‘Macho’ dudes are more likely to sacrifice for the team (author unknown), The Body Odd

bobtimmermann It seems like a long time ago when the biggest complaint #LAKings fans had was Ryane Clowe playing the puck from the bench.

Los Angeles Review of Books – Measures Of American Beauty Josh Wilker being brilliant again. On The Art of Fielding, but so much more.

My name seems to be difficult for Mexican people to hear… (author unknown), Flip Flop Fly Ballin'

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