Monday, July 29, 2002
The Talent Myth
Malcolm GladwellThe management of Enron, in other words, did exactly what the consultants at McKinsey said that companies ought to do in order to succeed in the modern economy. It hired and rewarded the very best and the very brightest — and it is now in bankruptcy. The reasons for its collapse are complex, needless to say. But what if Enron failed not in spite of its talent mind-set but because of it? What if smart people are overrated?
OS X 10.2 for $79
Rob McNair-HuffAmazon offers OS X 10.2 for $79. Want to bet that Amazon will be selling a ton of OS X 10.2 upgrades in the coming month? The online retailer is offering OS X 10.2 for $79 after a $50 rebate on the purchase of Jaguar as one of the many products covered in its School of Rebates offers that are good until Oct. 3, 2002.
Traffic Law Enforcement: In Whose Best Interests?
CaptainSuperBoyIf you've ever received a ticket for a moving violation, you have probably wondered whether that one ticket improved traffic safety at all. Some tickets certainly increase safety, by removing blatantly irresponsible drivers from the road and punishing unsafe behavior. Many motorists, however, have wondered whether the majority of traffic tickets are in the best interests of society. There seem to be two interests at work here, and they are not on the same team. Are our traffic laws designed to improve safety, or to guarantee a stream of revenue to various groups?
ABC News 20/20
Bill St. ClairRemember to tune in tomorrow night (July 30) at 10pm for John Stossel's piece on the war on some drugs on ABC News 20/20.
Dane CarlsonMoved all of my books into my new house today. I think I may have too many. Helpful hint, don't start your library until you have a house. I am already out of wall space for bookshelves.
The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
