Consolidate the train system
I overheard that there's a separate train line for Peruvians to get to Machu Picchu that's cheaper and less fancy. While I understand the desire to »
On patinas
Why do we have a desire to restore some old things to mint condition, while we prefer patinas on others? By extension, who gets to decide »
Ransomware claims seem vulnerable to fraud
As ransomware has become increasingly prevalent, people have started taking out insurance policies to protect themselves. But, how do insurers guarantee that claims are genuine / authentic? »
Why are people afraid to look things up?
I'm surprised by how often people ask me technological questions that they can easily answer themselves. While I'm often tempted to reply with a let me »
Are you more comfortable being the most liberal or most conservative person in a group?
In college, I was more politically conservative than most of my friends. But in hindsight, I'm unsure of whether that's what I believed, or whether it »
Why are there no ads when watching sports online?
I find it strange that ESPN and TNT don't show ads when streaming live sports. Instead they display a static image that says, "We'll be »
Criteria for work life balance
Lots of people talk about wanting work life balance, but what does that mean? Most people aren't categorically opposed to doing work on weekends; they'd just »
Conflict brings people together
Usually we try to avoid conflict, but there's nothing better than a common antagonist to bring a team together. Minor differences between teammates immediately resolve themselves »
Certifications as a business model
Who decides that an organization is qualified to issue certifications Organizations, like the CFA and the ABET, have made themselves extremely difficult to replace. While these »
Venture capital as research and development
Companies often prefer to fund research and development (R&D) through acquisition because it allows management to understand whether a new technology is likely to »