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Monthly Archives: December 2011

One has to chose…

One has to chose [between] being writing books and being a writer, between doing and being (or impersonating) –in anything. Once you figure out your preference, everything becomes so easy. via One has to chose… | Facebook.

A Quant’s Apology: Bar Humbug – The Talebian Bar-Bell Portfolio, Part I

In the end I added  this to the ‘haters’ category. Especially after I read this post. He seems to be writing anonymously. Anyone know who it is? According to philosopher Taleb we can have heuristics, but not optimization. Optimization leads to airport delays. It also leads to cheaper tickets and in this exciting two part […]

Modernism starts…

Modernism starts with the state’s monopoly on violence, and ends with the state’s monopoly on fiscal irresponsibility. via Modernism starts… | Facebook.

You can focus on your actions or on your reputation, not both.

You can focus on your actions or on your reputation, not both. via You can focus on… | Facebook.

CORRECTED EARLIER POST (happy to be human)

CORRECTED EARLIER POST (happy to be human) – Incidentally, for those who think that academia is “quieter” and a emotionally soothing transition after the volatile risk-taking business life, a surprise: when in action, new problems and scares emerge every day to displace and eliminate the previous day’s headaches, resentments, and conflicts. A nail displaces another […]