Word of the day: right-ho, v. intr. In the work of P. G. Wodehouse: to express agreement by saying ‘righto!’. t.co/Yee9Vzvd61 #fb
Religion for Atheists — Alain de Botton
Most religions make metaphysical claims that are hard to believe, if they make any sense at all. But even if you don’t believe that the world rests on an elephant standing on turtles, or that omnipotent beings scrutinise our every … Continue reading
There is one path in the world that…
There is one path in the world that none can walk but you. Where does it lead? Don’t ask, walk!
– Nietzsche, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Untimely_Meditations
– Nietzsche, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Untimely_Meditations
Target market: identified….
Target market: identified. t.co/mCqpUtAoFC
Soon — Charlotte Grimshaw
Two very interesting characters inhabit this story: Roza, the Prime Minister’s wife, a creative maverick who still manages to fit in with his circle; and her precocious young son Johnny, who is clever and manipulative and a bit of a … Continue reading
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The Internet of Things Won’t Work:…
The Internet of Things Won’t Work: Connecting things together “will create infinite iterations of failure.” t.co/D1Y9R4Jxzg
The trees think it’s winter but the sky…
The trees think it’s winter but the sky says summer. #auckland t.co/t4H4eOZkbp
“To find new things, take the path you…
“To find new things, take the path you took yesterday.” – John Burroughs via @DogUmwelt #onlooking
Delayed Gratification at @Auckland_Libs…
Delayed Gratification at @Auckland_Libs t.co/nFJs37XOMV
23 Things They Don’t Tell You About Capitalism
The title describes the book: 23 things, some counterintuitive, some perhaps contentious, they you may not have realised about the economic system that the world runs on. The presentation and organisation of this book is inspired partly by Dr Seuss, … Continue reading