May 2012
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Technology and development: The limits of... →
rambleroad: But the belief that countries can leapfrog on economic and social issues solely on the basis of technology seems optimistic. The poor can be frustratingly stubborn to an economist for failing to conform to a rational-agent model. Instead of expecting the poor to “do the right thing”, a better approach may be to design devices that fit into their lives with minimal effort. Else,...
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Technology and development: The limits of... →
But the belief that countries can leapfrog on economic and social issues solely on the basis of technology seems optimistic. The poor can be frustratingly stubborn to an economist for failing to conform to a rational-agent model. Instead of expecting the poor to “do the right thing”, a better approach may be to design devices that fit into their lives with minimal effort. Else, despite...
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A Geodesic Dome Promises Fish from the Sky -... →
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A Geodesic Dome Promises Fish from the Sky -... →
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Things are going to change, I can feel it
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“I am driven by two main philosophies, know more about the world than I knew...”
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April 2012
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So, Huffington Post re-published a list that was originally done by Glamour in 1997 and was apparently super popular. Since I have just under a month left in my 30th year, I figured this is a good moment to take stock. By 30, you should have … 1. One old boyfriend you can imagine going back to and one who reminds you of how far you’ve come.  Ok, yes. 2. A decent piece of furniture not...
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washingtonpoststyle: “We’re Not Young.”
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The jewel
The Kilns, Headington Quarry, Oxford 26 June 1956 Dear Joan– Thanks for your letter of the 3rd. You describe your Wonderful Night v. well. That is, you describe the place and the people and the night and the feeling of it all, very well — but not the thing itself — the setting but not the jewel. And no wonder! Wordsworth often does just the same. His Prelude (you’re bound to read it about...
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March 2012
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