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Scrubs
I saw them on the T in Boston. I see them crossing the street in Seattle. And it makes me wonder: why do people wear medical scrubs out on the street? Correct me if I’m wrong, but I thought the … Continue reading
MJ: Random thoughts
Some random thoughts on Michael Jackson’s death: Whatever else can be said about him, he was a great musician and entertainer, and I am sad not to see what other works he would have created. All the obsession with staying … Continue reading
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Candy Galore
Every couple of years, now, I find myself indulging in a bit of fervor. No religious revival for me, nor the frenzied self-righteousness of the political acolyte. No, my diversion is more circumscribed than that: attending a Madonna concert! This … Continue reading
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whichever stone you lift–
The months of painstaking work and artistic obsession have come to fruition. Knox’s art show, whichever stone you lift–, finally opened. If you’re in Boston, check it out at the Brookline Arts Center. And if you’re not in Boston, get … Continue reading
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The influence of early adopters
Cumulative advantage, a.k.a positive feedback.
Posted in Pop culture, Psychology and human nature
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