Why does East Asia place so well in school? A look at Ichisada Miyazaki’s excellent look at the 1300+ history of the world’s most competitive exam.

Consider two different kinds of jobs: In the first job, there is prestige, interest and, in many instances, good pay and benefits. Many people see this line of work as not merely a job, but a calling. In the second job, work is simply work. While one may earn a living, and even enjoy the […]

Some birthday reflections and plans for the future.

Envy, ancient genes, nihilism, and modern manufacturing. Some books I read recently that I found interesting.