Monthly Archives: October 2009

Hans Rosling: Does your mindset correspond to my dataset?

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Chris F. Masse

Talking at the US State Department this summer, Hans Rosling uses his fascinating data-bubble software to burst myths about the developing world. Look for new analysis on China and the post-bailout world, mixed with classic data shows.

Posted in Analysis (Data), Science, The Global Economy | Tagged data, data analysis, dataset, Hans Rosling, mindset | Leave a comment

NO CORRELATION BETWEEN IVY LEAGUE EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Chris F. Masse

Those who are born without the silver spoons in their mouths are more motivated to succeed. UPDATE: Prof Panos Ipeirotis wrote this comment, at TechCrunch: “The question is whether being educated in a ‘top’ school helps or not. And the … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Education, Entrepreneurship | Tagged Business, Education, entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, Kauffman Foundation, startups | 6 Comments

Environmentalists are more interested in social engineering than geo-engineering.

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Chris F. Masse

Very good comment on the Freakonomics blog. I am reading all the comments, right now. Many are well thought and interesting. Do read. ADDENDUM: Why is Intellectual Ventures researching geoengineering technologies? UPDATE: Climate Progress + AP UPDATE: Harvard Business Review

Posted in Economics, Politics, Science, The Global Economy | Tagged climate change, climate science, Earth science, Economics, environmentalists, Freakonomics, geo-engineering, geoengineering, global warming, Intellectual Ventures, Planet Earth, Science, social engineering, Stephen Dubner, Steven Levitt, Super Freakonomics, SuperFreakonomics | Leave a comment

Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) humbles Hudson Institute fellow over health care bankruptcies.

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Chris F. Masse

Posted in Politics | Tagged Al Franken, health, health care, health care reform, Hudson Institute, Politics, US politics | Leave a comment

We can cultivate adaptive neural changes and strengthen positive human qualities through systematic mental practice.

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Chris F. Masse

Richard J. Davidson (neuroscience):

Posted in Psychology, Science | Tagged BRAIN, mind, neuroscience, Psychology, Richard Davidson, Richard J. Davidson, Science | Leave a comment

The Whole Foods CEO on health care, veganism, and free markets

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Chris F. Masse

John Mackey on health care, veganism, and free markets “The last thing our country needs is a massive new health-care entitlement that will create hundreds of billions of dollars of new unfunded deficits and move us much closer to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Politics, The Global Economy | Tagged Business, Business Administration, capitalism, Economics, free markets, health care, health care reform, John Mackey, US economy, veganism, Wall Street Journal, Whole Foods, Whole Foods CEO | Leave a comment

Gawker blogger ridiculizes Super Freakonomics — and casts {Steve Levitt + Steve Dubner} as… “morons”.

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Chris F. Masse

QUOTE – “Steven Levitt is probably a Very Good Economist, but he has proven again and again and again that this Using Economics To Explain The World thing is utter bullshit. And he and Dubner invented this pop-econ trend that … Continue reading →