By Otilia Aionesei Humans tend to be very optimistic about their individual lives – for instance we buy … Czytaj dalej „Notes on the future of humanity based on Matt Ridley’s book The Rational Optimist”

I was reading The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande which shows the efficacy of checklists in complex situations. … Czytaj dalej „Why we play Moneyball rather than Powerball”

As a species and as individuals we are often shockingly arrogant. We believe, or want to believe, that … Czytaj dalej „The cure for hubris”

As I have repeatedly observed both as an entrepreneur and angel investor if you believe in something strongly … Czytaj dalej „Delusional optimism can go a long way!”

Over the course of the last few years I resolved the cognitive dissonance between my short term pessimism … Czytaj dalej „No Limits to Growth”

James Altucher just published on Techcrunch a 100 point FAQ on starting an Internet business. It’s straight to … Czytaj dalej „Absolute must read for all entrepreneurs!”

PC World just exited the print market, marking the exit of the last general-interest PC magazine. I am … Czytaj dalej „The end of an era!”

By Otilia Aionesei When I think about sixteen-century European writers, I think of a heavily ornamented writing style … Czytaj dalej „How to live”

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Benoit Hopquin from Le Monde last June while I was … Czytaj dalej „Fun interview in Le Monde”

„When you grow up you tend to get told the world is the way it is and your … Czytaj dalej „Great Steve Jobs Quote”

Paul Graham just published yet another must read blog post. This one is entitled Do Things that Don’t … Czytaj dalej „How to launch your startup”

In addition to the decline of PC gaming described in my previous blog post (The Rise and Fall … Czytaj dalej „Let’s reinvent PC gaming!”

It has been interesting, and a bit sad, to observe the rise and fall of PC gaming. Ever … Czytaj dalej „The Rise and Fall of PC Gaming”

Jim Holt deftly tackles one of most profound questions in philosophy: “why is there something rather than nothing?” … Czytaj dalej „Why does the world exist is a thoughtful and compelling read”

It seems a foregone conclusion that 3D printing will change the world. It’s already revolutionized prototyping, and we’re … Czytaj dalej „3D Printing will change the world”