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I have often made comparisons between the cult of the RCS and North Korea. I have been reading John Sweeney’s excellent book North Korea Undercover (this is a link to order the book on Amazon, I recommend it as an informative and enjoyable read...

In his new book, The Human City, Joel Kotkin looks at the ways cities succeed or fail in terms of how their residents are best served. Here’s a tour of some past models. Throughout history, urban areas have taken on many functions, which have often...

Snowden and Greenwald:  The Men Who Leaked the Secrets How two alienated, angry geeks broke the story of the year By Janet Reitman Rolling Stone December 4, 2013 Early one morning last December, Glenn Greenwald opened his laptop, scanned through...

Today’s collection of headlines from the realm of human transactions and their consequences begins with the jaded avocations of the big winners. From The Guardian: Super rich shift their thrills from luxury goods to costly experiences Gourmet...

From Ian: The Tragic Failure of the Arab World, and Why It's Bad for Israel The 21st century is becoming increasingly characterized by Arab states coming apart at the seams or even completely crumbling, while jihadists are gaining footholds throughout...