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My recent posts
- Key Points from Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know
- Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China
- Key Points from The Cost of Free Money
- Key Points from A World Without Work
- Key Points from The Costs of Inequality in Latin America
- Key Points from Narrative Economics by Robert Shiller
- Key Points from Book: Unknown Market Wizards: The Best Traders You’ve Never Heard Of
- Key Points from Book: The Great Demographic Reversal
- Key Points from “The Elements of Style” by Strunk
- A Man and His Watch: Omega Seamaster 1957 and Speedmaster FOIS
- Book Key Points: Capitalism, Socialism, and Democracy
- Key Points from Think Twice by Michael Mauboussin
- Mexico Trip Day 8 and 9: Chichen Itza, Playa Del Carmen and Tulum Ruins
- Mexico Trip Day 6 and 7: Relaxing in Oaxaca, Merida and Uxmal Ruins
- Mexico Trip Day 4 and 5: Oaxaca and Monte Alban Archeological Site
- Mexico Trip Day 3: Teotihuacan Pyramid, Puebla and Cholula
- Mexico Trip Day 2: Hot Air Balloon at Teotihuacan, Mexico City
- Mexico Trip Day 1: Mexico City
- Laos D5: Vientiane City Tour, Crossing to Thailand
- Laos D4: Hot Air Balloon in Vang Vieng, Road Trip to Vientiane
Author Archives: Journeyman
Key Points from Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know
by Adam Grant When people reflect on what it takes to be mentally fit, the first idea that comes to mind is usually intelligence. The smarter you are, the more complex the problems you can solve—and the faster you can … Continue reading
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Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China
Recently, in an effort to better understand the Chinese culture and history, I decided to read a well-acclaimed book on Chinese history between the 1960s until early 1990s that centered on the leadership of Deng Xiaoping, arguably one of the … Continue reading
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Key Points from The Cost of Free Money
Another well-written and provocative economic book I read last month was written by Paola Subacchi, Professor of International Economics at Queen Mary University of London and thought leader in global capital flow. In her book published last year, she argued … Continue reading
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Key Points from A World Without Work
The world is rapidly changing and many tasks that has historically deemed to be impossible to be automate are now either done completely by robots, or aided by it. With technological advancement only to accelerate, what is the value of … Continue reading
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Key Points from The Costs of Inequality in Latin America
The Costs of Inequality in Latin America: Lessons and Warnings for the Rest of the World by Diego Sánchez-Ancochea Inequality has historically contributed to many social ills, from low economic growth to weak democratic institutions and high levels of violence. … Continue reading
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