Philip Zimbardo

Philip Zimbardo is an American psychologist, and he has written insightful articles/books on complex human behavior (pros/cons) and the impact to help people understand situational pressures. I think interpreting human behavior requires unique analytical skills and he has changed the way we think about people a lot. He is a great teacher.

Useful links:
www.lucifereffect.com
www.prisonexp.org
http://zimbardo.socialpsychology.org

Joan Miró

Joan Miró: Painting/Anti-Painting, 1927-1937 via New Yorker @ http://www.newyorker.com/online/2008/11/10/slideshow_081110_miro?xrail

I liked it. Thanks Peter Schjeldahl.

Useful link:
www.moma.org

Crystal Giants

Neil Shea's report on Mexico's Cave of crystals + other viewpoints @ http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/11/crystal-giants/shea-text/1 was educational and insightful. A must visit.

Random Thoughts

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

- Mario Puzo
www.mariopuzo.com

Big Box Reuse

Big Box Reuse by Julia Christensen is an insightful book on future designs of renovated big box stores + the impact. A must read.

Useful link:

http://bigboxreuse.com

Yves Saint Laurent's Art collection

Nazanin Lankarani's story on Christie's auction of Yves Saint Laurent's art collection in Paris + other viewpoints @ http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/11/14/arts/raaysl.php was interesting.

Useful links:
www.christies.com
www.conseildesventes.com
www.grandpalais.fr

There is no doubt that the entire art world is waiting for this sale.

Evolution Of Minerals

The Economist report on the evolution of minerals + other viewpoints @ http://www.economist.com/science/displayStory.cfm?source=hptextfeature&story_id=12592248 was insightful.

Useful link:
http://hazen.gl.ciw.edu

The World Money Show

For a wide variety of outlooks + diversification + global investing 2.0 = The World Money Show. Go to www.moneyshow.com for further info.