Monthly Archives: October 2018

Jul 26th 2018 ECONOMIST  “THE age of the downloadable gun formally begins,” proclaims the website of Defence Distributed, a group founded by Cody Wilson, a self-proclaimed crypto-anarchist. A settlement with the State Department at the end of June, reached after … Continue reading →

I don’t pretend to have seen all the best graveyards in the world. But these are certainly the most interesting one’s I’ve visited. They are in some order of preference. One could have a long discussion on the best environmentally … Continue reading →

Japan’s habits of overwork are hard to change Aug 2nd 2018 ECONOMIST  Yoshishisa Aono could be a model for Japanese executives. The offices of Cybozu, his software company, would appear staid were they in Palo Alto. But they are radical … Continue reading →

STOCKS OR BONDS – IT DEPENDS ON YOUR BUSINESS  ECONOMIST  Aug 23rd 2018 IMAGINE two college friends whose careers have taken different paths. Simon is an investment banker. He works long hours, especially when his bank is advising on a … Continue reading →