NB: Now that some time has passed and we’ve moved from the Mueller Report to the House Investigation to the Impeachment to the vote, this is not a “hot” topic but one just about the nature of proof and belief and the words we use to describe them. “Did not find” vs. “found no” I’ve…
Read MoreSo I’ve had this idea for an iPhone seismograph app that a person could use on a rollercoaster or taxi ride on the FDR or regional jet flight. Here are a couple apps I’ve come across that are in the same vein: Noise: Decibel X is a free app for the iPhone (also available on…
Read MoreEfficiency is free in the long run, argues Seth Godin. I read his post as saying two very different things: First, shifting costs to other people ends up costing more money overall. That’s what economists call a negative externality (and the genesis of many NIMBY complaints — no one wants to be on the receiving…
Read MoreI saw this guitar pick tool in the Uncommon Goods website some time ago. Around that time, I had the idea (since I don’t play guitar) of a similar tool that would punch out collar stays for dress shirts. However, between not wearing as many formal dress shirts at work and life, I never really…
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