The Zurich Axioms is a book written by Max Gunther. In the context of speculation, it maps out the risks of chaos and the risks of human behaviors and tendencies, and it provides a framework for managing these risks to capitalize on positive luck. Read the rest of this entry »

Three quotes on money that seem well aligned. Read the rest of this entry »

It is rare that I buy magazines. I might buy three a year (my subscription to Rolling Stone doesn’t count — it was a Christmas present). But this month’s Scientific American Mind is a special feature issue on Men and Women. I could not resist its pull. And after only a few pages I’m overflowing with questions. Read the rest of this entry »

Tom Hodgkinson from The School of Life writes about evils of usury. But I’m not buying many of his arguments. Read the rest of this entry »

Men are sometimes portrayed in the media as buffoons or oafs. People are prone to say that such portrayals are harmless and men should just get a sense of humor. Read the rest of this entry »