Monthly Archives: December 2012

Capitalists vs industrialists (or conservatives vs liberals)

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

Seth Godin recently had a post in which he made a distinction between capitalists and industrialists. Among other things, he said “Industrialists are not capitalists. Capitalists take risks. They see an opportunity, an unmet need, and then they bring resources … Continue reading →

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Facebook: replacing real friendship

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

It was my birthday a few weeks ago. Since I didn’t give Facebook my real birthdate (because I am apparently one of the only people left in the country who is at all concerned about my privacy), those who are … Continue reading →

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If only more police officers used their power for good

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

A friend of mine who understands my general thoughts and attitude toward the mysteries of traffic sent me this: I haven’t dedicated an entire post to Seattle driving yet, but it is certainly deserving of one. Among other things, Seattle … Continue reading →

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