Daily Archives: November 7, 2014

More and more, and even more, on the banksters

Must read article today is Matt Taibbi’s Rolling Stone interview with the woman JPMorgan Chase paid one of the largest fines in American history to keep from talking.  Except now she telling it all.  See:  The $9 Billion witness:  meet … Continue reading

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TED Talk: The power of vulnerability

The simple-minded obsession with certainty comes from vulnerability and fear about our highly uncertain existence. Brené Brown studies human connection — our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, … Continue reading

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TED Talk: Why privacy matters

Excellent discussion of a complex topic we all need to continue thinking about as our societies evolve. Glenn Greenwald was one of the first reporters to see — and write about — the Edward Snowden files, with their revelations about … Continue reading

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