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get happy: fizzy irrational exuberance

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Dave

Were basically selfish individuals with varying and unpredictable levels of empathy? Ulterior purposes. The French “fine mouche.” The yoke of feudalism was tossed aside a half a millennium ago, and there’s no stopping those middle-class values that the politicians keep … Continue reading →

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hunters and gatherers: the cannibal capitalists

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Dave

There is a certain taboo against cannibalism when times are good, and the manna on the tree is within an arm’s reach of desire. Society obviously wouldn’t survive if everyone supped on each other.Leftovers. recycle. compost. Yet, in another sense, … Continue reading →

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gray: the rational color of cash

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Dave

The melting down, in the cold grey mornings of late Fall and early winter: society, religion and feeling. Ultimately one’s own sanity. Is there anywhere to run in the cover of shrinking daylight that is safe, a refuge from personal … Continue reading →