If this goes on Kickstarter…
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Month: February 2016
[LinkBlog] What Paul Graham Is Missing About Inequality — Tim O’Reilly
A pretty thoughtful response
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[LinkBlog] The Refragmentation
A very succinct summary of the evolution of the US economy after the World War to present. There are quite a few parallels to be drawn to the Indian economy as well, albeit with a time lag.
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[LinkBlog] Efficacy vs. Effectiveness vs. Efficiency « Healthcare Economist
“Efficacy describes the technical relationship between the technology and its effects (whether it actually works), whereas effectiveness concerns the extent to which application of an efficacious technology brings about desired effects (changes in diagnoses, altered management plans, improvement in health)…Efficiency is an economic concept which relates efficacy and effectivness to resource use. Assessment of efficiency is concerned with whether acceptable efficacy and effectiveness are achieved with the most prudent or optimal mix or resources.
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The trouble with recipes
Source: xkcd: To Taste
The Asocial Network | FoxTrot
Source: The Asocial Network | FoxTrot
[LinkBlog] Irving Wladawsky-Berger: Leadership in a Changing World
Some pretty good thoughts here, especially on handling uncertainity
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[LinkBlog] If the internet is addictive, why don’t we regulate it
If the internet is addictive, why don’t we regulate it
Regulation for the attention economy with some pretty extreme suggestions. The technology to self regulate exists for sure, but companies are not going to do it voluntarily for sure.
[LinkBlog] AVS HD 709 – Blu-ray & MP4 Calibration – AVS Forum | Home Theater Discussions And Reviews
AVS HD 709 – Blu-ray & MP4 Calibration – AVS Forum | Home Theater Discussions And Reviews
“This project aims to provide a free set of calibration patterns for high definition (HD) video players. You will find downloads here to create discs for Blu-ray and AVCHD players, a version with MP4 video for computers or other compatible devices, and a Patterns Manual with some basic instructions”