wow!

But the economics profession for the past thirty years instead focused on producing stochastic calculus porn to satisfy young men's urge for mathematical masturbation.

Wow! That is from here.

intellect

I read a great quote today by Randall Jarrell,

"I think that one possible definition of our modern culture is that it is one in which
nine-tenths of our intellectuals can't read any poetry."

When I was in School, our teachers work hard to make sure that I rather read maths and science and not poetry. How un-interesting-ly young had I been !

big picture

If you are fan of photography, I am sure you already subscribed to the Big Picture web site. This recent installment of Yann Arthus-Bertrand's photographs are just breath taking.

memory problem

A real conversation.

He : "You make me happy."

She : "Don't ever forget that. OK ?"

He : "If you can make me happy all the time, I don't have to 'remember' that. You know ?"

She : "Ah! Smart Ass!"