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Readings: the Code of Life, Making Sense of Philosophy

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Bruce Keener

As regular readers know, I encourage everyone to be active learners and to study something beyond their normal fields. Areas that are particularly fertile for me are microbiology and philosophy, because I know so little about either: I learn something … Continue reading →

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Voluntary Tax: A Way for Buffett to Put Up or Shut Up

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Bruce Keener

Billionaire Warren Buffett has often said that he believes all wealthy people, including himself, should pay more tax. A recent instance of his making such remarks is noted in this ABC This Week post. I suppose he’s serious about this. … Continue reading →

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One Thing I Never Learn

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Bruce Keener

Do you have lessons that you have to learn over and over in life? There are a few I keep relearning, and trying to internalize. One really stands out, though: that we really are mortal. I recently lost a friend … Continue reading →

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Android as a Life-Saver?

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Bruce Keener

If you saw the movie Escape From New York, you probably recall that sensors on The President kept his staff aware of his vital signs, even when he was in remote location. And, some of the Star Trek series have … Continue reading →

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Watch Out for Superficial Thinking

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Bruce Keener

Last week there were several articles on the big tech sites talking about how “the iPad is cannibalizing laptop sells.” I avoided most of the articles because (1) I could care less if the iPad impacts laptop sells and (2) … Continue reading →

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An Exercise in Anticipation

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Bruce Keener

I occasionally like to take some time to anticipate what is likely to occur in the next 10 years. It’s an activity that is helpful for planning purposes, and can also be quite sobering. For example, if you look ahead … Continue reading →

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Links of Interest, 2010 Sep 12

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Bruce Keener

Here are links to some recent articles I found particularly interesting: TechCrunch on why Android is not working out to be as open as Google wanted. David Rock, author of Your Brain at Work, on how to have more insights. … Continue reading →

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Regarding the Healing Power of Time

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Bruce Keener

My dad passed away 7 years ago today, and tomorrow is the 9th anniversary of the passing of my wife. I was chatting with some folks on Facebook about this last week, and a few seemed overly consoling, given the … Continue reading →

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Who Are Good Role Models for my Grandchildren?

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Bruce Keener

My oldest grandson turned 14 yesterday, which got me wondering about who would be a good role model for him. I quickly realized that his sister and younger brother are growing up quickly, too, and wondered about role models for … Continue reading →

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Office Politics and Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Bruce Keener

In reading an interesting article on office politics today, I was reminded of the power of self-fulfilling prophecy. In particular, Ben Horowitz noted the following in discussing how to handle complaints from one executive about the competence of another: On … Continue reading →

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