More Linky Links

More stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- The invention of "climate risk" - politically brilliant but fatally flawed.

-  The real Watergate scandal. Reminder that the screenplay to All the President's Men was written by William Goldman (who was not exactly known for any documentaries). (HT Execupundit)

- How the Chiefs landed perhaps the most lopsided deal in NFL history. Great googly-moogly.

- From the archives: the origin of the use of "om" in meditation.

Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

"People who are brutally honest generally enjoy the brutality more than the honesty." - Richard Needham

"The game of life is the game of everlasting learning. At least it is if you want to win." - Charlie Munger

"We are in the midst of a momentous event in the evolution of human consciousness, but they won't be talking about it in the news tonight."- Eckhart Tolle

"Recent studies suggest meditation may decrease the risk of heart disease, boost the brain's resiliance in the face of suffering, and promote healthier aging." - Dan Harris

Farnam Street Knowledge

- Montaigne's Rule for Reading: The Promiscuous Pursuit of Pleasure

- 12 Things Lee Kuan Yew Taught Me About the World

- The Flow State You've Never Heard Of (Video)

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Sorry but reading this article all I could think was "This is how a real life The Blob horror movie starts."

- There is some truth to this

- Interesting - meditation and yoga practice linked to reduced volume in brain region tied to negative emotion

- Leading like Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk: Lessons from their contrasting styles

- Interesting interview of Niall Ferguson who argues the US will win the trade war but the tech war will be a harder struggle.

- I'm fascinated by all aspects of the Stuxnet story.

- Bruce Lee on self-actualization

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Scientists find potential Alzheimer's treatment by accident

- Falcon Heavy is impressive

- If Paul Sorvino followed through on this threat and I was on the jury - I would guaranty acquittal

- Excellent advice

- Interesting - scientists at MIT create new method for turning CO2 into fuel

- Heh heh

- How to be 10% happier. 2018 is the year I will try meditation.