These are essays from the wayback machine. The topics are varied. Some are about business, but mostly rumination on current events and whatever caught my attention at the time.
What Does It Mean to Be A “Man?”
In these benighted times, do we dare even pose such a question? What does it mean to be a man? Should we not instead find
Song of Myself
I exist as I am, that is enough, If no other in the world be aware I sit content, And if each and all be
Reciprocity is Good Until It Isn’t
Reciprocity is essential for group function. It enables trades across time through informal IOUs – “Help me today, and I’ll help you tomorrow.” These IOUs
Thinking Traps (Part 3)
A mental model malfunctioning or producing an unplanned result is called a “thinking trap.” Here are some common examples. Remember, we all fall victim to
Thinking Traps (Part 2)
A mental model malfunctioning or producing an unplanned result is called a “thinking trap.” Here are some common examples. Remember, we all fall victim to
Thinking Traps (Part 1)
I have written previously about “mental models.” A mental model that malfunctions or produces an unplanned result is called a “thinking trap.” Here are some