Monthly Archives: June 2010

Judge Richard Posner of the Chicago-based 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals does a lot of reading—but he apparently hates boilerplate as much as the next person. Appearing at a recent American Constitution Society conference, Posner recalled his encounter with … Continue reading →

via acslaw.org Newark Mayor Cory Booker’s inspiring speech for ACS, calling for Americans to take positive action for ourselves and our communities. An excerpt: “[M]y parents made it clear to my brother and me every single day – you did … Continue reading →

via ted.com This is a very interesting talk about the nature of happiness by Daniel Kahneman, behavioral economist and Nobel Prize winner. Some key points: – People have two selves: (1) an Experiencing Self, i.e. YOU, as you are reading … Continue reading →