The Perils of Political Naps Do we really know how to sleep? The perils of political napping demonstrate that sleepy ideas about sleeping remain steadfastly secure. Recently Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York excoriated one organ of the press, in this case the New York Post, for reporting that he naps during the day. […]
“Post Office Taken Over by Aliens” – (The Audacity of Hype)
Hyped Out With apologies to punk composer Jello Biafra, hype today is more than alive and well – its popularity is surging. From politcs to economics to health care, what “just might possibly be true” is crowding out the dusty, dull details of reality. So let’s examine why audacious hype appears so preferable to cautious hope –and the nasty […]
Regenerating the economy, regenerating your health – Part II (11/28/11)
New Ideas for Health As was clear in Part I, many factors can help revive the American economy . They also hold many lessons for individuals: 3. Immigration – A lot of what has kept the US competitive since the 1970s have been successes in technology like those from Silicon Valley, where at least 35% […]