Monday, September 7, 2009

Personal Fudge Factor

The behavioral economist Dan Ariely from MIT gives an insightful and funny talk on morality.

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Third-World

Everyone who thinks the term "third-world" is appropriate should watch this analysis by Hans Rosling. I am particularly irritated whenever an academic refers to some countries like that. The irony of the term somehow escapes them. I am not sure if they are poorly informed or just plain stupid.