Book: Predictably Irrational

Kevin Rose recommended this book on this week's Diggnation which sounds interesting. You can buy it on Amazon here.  Amazon's description is: "Irrational behavior is a part of human nature, but as MIT professor Ariely has discovered in 20 years of researching behavioral economics, people tend to behave irrationally in a predictable fashion. Drawing on psychology and economics, behavioral economics can show us why cautious people make poor decisions about sex when aroused. Why patients...

Michael Moore’s “Slacker Uprising” Free Online Documentary

Michael Moore’s “Slacker Uprising” Free Online Documentary

I love a little controversy sometimes (maybe more than I'll admit). Michael Moore's previous films made me think, and Bowling for Columbine was one where the movie ends, and you want to really get into a good debate with someone.  I may not agree with everything he says, but you have to like someone who stands up for what they believe in and who tries to get people to think differently.  If you want to...

My Open Source Kid Gets His Ball Stolen at Gymboree!

My Open Source Kid Gets His Ball Stolen at Gymboree!

Just kidding, my little buddy Aarav, I like to joke around with your dad and give him a hard time about his Microsoft ways. :)  OK, that should finally get me some comments, where are all the commenters these days?  Comment it up Mott!  OK, I don't have a Mott it is just me but people seriously WordPress (which powers this site) is “open source” so let's open things up and chat here.  All my...

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