I’ve shared before how technology, media and politics can be (and often are) hijacked by the passionate extremes. In a recent article, Tyler Cowen argues that the “median voter theorem” posits that politicians can’t ultimately stray too far from the mainstream where citizens live.
A lot has been written on the "Too Big to Fail" problem: the perception that some firms are so large that their failures would lead to systemic failure for the entire economy; the related conclusion that companies in that category should be bailed out to prevent a massive breakdown of the financial system; and the [...]
I have noticed over the years that every incident, every data point, every fact, and certainly every news story is interpreted differently by Israelis and Palestinians, each time suspecting bias against them. Here is a study that explains the psychology behind the perceived partisan bias towards the other side.
We’d do well to listen to former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker on the structural reforms the U.S. economy and financial sector need. I only hope politicians will rise above special interests and do what the nation needs to build a solid future. January 31, 2010 Op-Ed Contributor How to Reform Our Financial System By PAUL [...]
Michelle Obama is poised to highlight the need for society to tackle and overcome the childhood obesity epidemic. Many forces are arrayed at her, including socio-cultural, as well as economic. She will need all the help she can get. The following article lists a lot of ideas for how to fight childhood obesity. But one [...]
Manipulation of serving sizes is a serious problem. At the end of the day consumers need to use common sense and look for nutritionally rich foods and not hide in ’100 calorie’ claims of products with empty calories – ie chips, soda, etc. But it would help society if reasonable standards were enforced so that [...]
Under Indra Nooyi’s leadership, Pepsi keeps showing a commitment to move towards social responsibility. They just recently launched this campaign to reward new ideas and charities. And they now unveiled a 100% compostable packaging for SunChips. SunChips to feature 100% compostable packaging FoodBusinessNews.net, February 3, 2010 by Staff TORONTO — Frito-Lay Canada, a division of [...]
It is interesting that what we are witnessing right now is just simply the digitization of books formerly printed in paper. For over 500 years, books have been written and conceived with Gutenberg’s guidelines in mind (Gutenberg is the inventor of the mechanical printing press). But since the advent of computers and now of the [...]
Samples of KIND Fruit & Nut and KIND Cranberry Almond bars will be provided at participating Starbucks stores nationwide on Friday, February 5th. Offer applies to sample size products only. Limited time offer. While supplies last.
If you haven’t seen the documentary Food Inc. – you have to. Like Michael Pollan’s books, this movie will change the way you see food and the world. If we as consumers and citizens don’t do something quickly to fight back against the food industrial complex, by voting with our dollars, by informing and educating [...]