http://www.amazon.com/Paradox-Choice-Why-More-Less/dp/0060005696/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1247978401&sr=8-1
Excellent book and it surely is fun to read. The primary reason I like this book so much is that it aligns with my strong belief that more choice is not better. Choice is good but less is better. Having lived in a different country for a very long time, not having many of the luxuries or choices that are available in United States did not even come across as a short coming. In fact it was a blessing in a way as I could spent more time on what matters most which is to enjoy life rather than learn everything about everything for comparison shopping and to enable better decisions. Also as the author suggests, we need things to look forward to. Having everything available takes the fun out. Waiting for a baby for 10 months certainly makes the whole experience wonderful and we remember it for ever. Having seasonal fruits was a good thing as I have something to look forward to. These things allow us to appreciate the world we live in.
BTW, I consider myself a satisficer.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Thursday, May 07, 2009
It just amazes me that President cannot eat what he wants
For god's sake, this is free country and anyone including the President has the right to eat what he wishes to eat. That is the least of the rights I can think of as even in communist countries, there isn't a restriction on what you eat
For why I am so pissed at, the story is at http://mediamatters.org/research/200905070031
For why I am so pissed at, the story is at http://mediamatters.org/research/200905070031
Monday, April 20, 2009
Quote mining
Richard Dawkins is getting high tech! But I wonder why he use Yahoo search as opposed to what the herds use :-)
I for someone thinks there are no sacred cows and like real thinkers like Richard Dawkins. Be sure to check out the following video
I for someone thinks there are no sacred cows and like real thinkers like Richard Dawkins. Be sure to check out the following video
Monday, April 13, 2009
The 100 Most Iconic Internet Videos
In case you have missed out on the internet meme's of the decade, someone was kind enough to assemble the list with background information about the videos. I must be spending a lot of time on the internets since I have watched most of them (99% of them to be precise including "2 girls and 1 cup" that gets a horrory mention)
http://www.urlesque.com/2009/04/07/the-100-most-iconic-internet-videos/
http://www.urlesque.com/2009/04/07/the-100-most-iconic-internet-videos/
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Is Hitler an Atheist?
http://proudatheists.wordpress.com/2009/04/12/why-do-christians-insist-that-hitler-was-an-atheist/
Interestingly, people of faith like to cast people like Hitler as Atheist so that they can continue to claim that faith or belief in God makes one a good person. I am yet to see the proof that Hitler was an atheist and when I do, will update this post with that information...
Friday, April 03, 2009
Way of the Master vs Rational Response
I don't know if I am an atheist. But I have always enjoyed the debate!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0EEBuU-Psg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhrhyEvBnn8
and a lot more in this series...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0EEBuU-Psg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhrhyEvBnn8
and a lot more in this series...
Sunday, March 29, 2009
God decides when the "earth will end"
Who is this fool Rep. John Shimkus? How did he even get elected? If he at the least argued that the science is inconclusive or the conclusions are alarmist, I would have some respect for him. Watch this and have fun!
Perhaps when there is nuclear war that man started that destroys our planet, this idiot would still say that this is god's will. If everything is god's will, his little brain does not have the capability to understand that climate change could be god's will too! So he better accept it on that basis alone or feel the wrath of god.
Perhaps when there is nuclear war that man started that destroys our planet, this idiot would still say that this is god's will. If everything is god's will, his little brain does not have the capability to understand that climate change could be god's will too! So he better accept it on that basis alone or feel the wrath of god.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Book of the Month: The Wealthy Barber
Amazon link
Excellent book. I would heartily recommend it to anyone who wants to invest for their long term financial success. There are very few basic principles and steps that you can take to ensure your financial success and retire wealthy.
I especially like the book as it does not recommend a mutual fund or an investment option. It gives you the general view of different investment choices that are available and help you understand how they translate to your long term financial success.
Excellent book. I would heartily recommend it to anyone who wants to invest for their long term financial success. There are very few basic principles and steps that you can take to ensure your financial success and retire wealthy.
I especially like the book as it does not recommend a mutual fund or an investment option. It gives you the general view of different investment choices that are available and help you understand how they translate to your long term financial success.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Fuel use of various modes of transportation
http://awesome.goodmagazine.com/transparency/web/trans0209gettingaround.html
Cruise ship was a surprise and SUV wasn't.
Cruise ship was a surprise and SUV wasn't.
Saturday, February 07, 2009
Book of the Month: Outliers
Outliers: The Story of Success
Yet another book from Malcolm Gladwell which I would recommend. I learned a lot from the book. It re-inforced my views about success and the origins of intelligence :-)
But it is definitely not as good as his first or the second.
Yet another book from Malcolm Gladwell which I would recommend. I learned a lot from the book. It re-inforced my views about success and the origins of intelligence :-)
But it is definitely not as good as his first or the second.
Book of the Month: Gotcha Capitalism
Gotcha Capitalism: How Hidden Fees Rip You Off Every Day-and What You Can Do About It
Depressing to read all the tricks that the corporations pull to deceive (read maximize) profits. Some would say that is what is capitalism is all about. But I disagree. Where is the Honesty? Where is the concern about screwing the common out of whatever little he/she has?
If you live in America, this is a must read. It would certainly save you a few hundred dollars a year as the book promises
Depressing to read all the tricks that the corporations pull to deceive (read maximize) profits. Some would say that is what is capitalism is all about. But I disagree. Where is the Honesty? Where is the concern about screwing the common out of whatever little he/she has?
If you live in America, this is a must read. It would certainly save you a few hundred dollars a year as the book promises
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Finally, someone has the guts to tell the truth!
Stunning! Shocking! Probably for Americans but not for me! While I recognize Israel's right to exists and its borders prior to 1967, everything else is simply unthinkable and is criminal.
Original CBS piece: Time Running Out For A Two-State Solution? or here
While you are at it, watch the following as well
Original CBS piece: Time Running Out For A Two-State Solution? or here
While you are at it, watch the following as well
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Instruction Manual for Life
I am touched my the message and the production. Very simple and yet powerful. I wish I am this creative! This reverberated in me for some time. Whatever is said in that video applies to religion, race and discrimination of all sorts! Well spent 8 minutes of my life.
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Am I a creationist?
Certainly not. But we have not reached the limits of science nor do we understand everything to be certain. But I lean towards Evolution and would bet on it. Simply because I can question and challenge things as opposed to creationism that requires people to accept it without question.
I saw the falsehood of creationism series which is worth checking out
Foundational Falsehoods of Creationism (15 videos)
I saw the falsehood of creationism series which is worth checking out
Foundational Falsehoods of Creationism (15 videos)
Monday, January 05, 2009
Japanese Game Shows
Why can't we in America have more of these? I would especially like to be the middle aged man in the first video :-)
Sunday, January 04, 2009
President Bush's Accomplishments
http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/bushrecord/documents/legacybooklet.pdf
Sure he can say and claim whatever he wants. Since folks cannot annotate and comment on the document, it would be a one sided story always. Not sure if he read the report on his own accomplishments! He is not a big reader as folks say.
I consider him a colossal failure for leaving this great nation in shambles as he is ready to leave office. Don't know if I will ever have any true respect for him for what he has done as I lived during his time. No historian or revelations can change the facts or the realities that I lived through!
I wish for the return of America that is prior to his presidency. I am betting my hopes on Obama. Lets see what the future holds for this once great nation.
Sure he can say and claim whatever he wants. Since folks cannot annotate and comment on the document, it would be a one sided story always. Not sure if he read the report on his own accomplishments! He is not a big reader as folks say.
I consider him a colossal failure for leaving this great nation in shambles as he is ready to leave office. Don't know if I will ever have any true respect for him for what he has done as I lived during his time. No historian or revelations can change the facts or the realities that I lived through!
I wish for the return of America that is prior to his presidency. I am betting my hopes on Obama. Lets see what the future holds for this once great nation.
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