Monthly Archives: December 2008

Read recently: Portnoy’s Complaint, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, Singularity Sky, Iron Sunrise

Posted on December 22, 2008 by Dave Gottlieb

Maybe I’ve forgotten something . . . not sure. Was busy with end of term stuff for a while. Book links: here, here, here, here. I’m down on many of the best(-recognized?) contemporary SF authors: I often feel like Stross, … Continue reading →

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Some traditional Jewish holiday music (Mefi cross-post)

Posted on December 13, 2008 by Dave Gottlieb

Almost no traditional Christmas carols were written by Jews (though there have been rumors). But sometimes it seems like almost all the best 20th century Christmas songs were. Many people are dimly aware of this, but few know its full … Continue reading →

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Marsellus Wallace etc., picture needed

Posted on December 13, 2008 by Dave Gottlieb

Cheezburger, motherfucker — can I has it?

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40 Motivational Speeches in 2 Minutes

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Dave Gottlieb
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Agency costs argument against school choice (i.e. vouchers, etc.)

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Dave Gottlieb

Is there an argument against school choice proposals that focuses on the imperfections in the agency relationship between parents and children? (I.e., parents are agents for their children, but their interests don’t always align well, which means that sometimes the … Continue reading →

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Read: Absurdistan

Posted on December 7, 2008 by Dave Gottlieb

I finished Absurdistan. I’d been excited to read it since I read the beginning two summers ago (. . .) but I didn’t get around to it till now. I’m disappointed. I enjoyed it — it’s dazzling, in fact — … Continue reading →

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