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I have developed an interest in health and longevity and I read this book. Full of many interesting ideas, but I was left a bit lost. I'm going to try his Occam mass gaining protoc…

Just finished reading "A Random Walk down Wall Street" and I must confess I expected more consistency and less volatility in index funds returns. Great eye-opening graph. @MarkMc v…

I really liked this post. I know it has to be taken with a grain of salt, but I found it a great reality check. I also have a procastination and web-surfing ( hackernews :) ) probl…

You're right, on should not make up excuses. But speaking about the future of a country, giving the young the opportunity they are given in silicon valley is surely a good thing.

Seeing articles like this one makes me feel shameful about my country. In Italy until 25 you're just a university student.

I played chess a lot in my teenage years and I was very good. Italian Champion under 12, under 18 and under 20, fide master with 2 international master norms. Then I decided to qui…

:) Yes, it's quite ironic. I'm not saying Austrian Economics is wrong, I don't know enough to make such a claim. I'm just saying that for a complete beginner it's better to start w…

Everybody is suggesting some Austrian Economics books. I don't think it's a good idea to start with something which is not mainstream in the academic world. I've read something abo…

What kind of job did he had? It seems very good. Can I send them my cv :) ?

Well, for the academic insuccess of men I have an easy explanation: nurture. Look at any movie, telefilm, sit-com ecc where the main character is a youg boy. He's always a good-loo…

I think IQ does measure something, but not what we generally consider as intelligence

Well, she's young but living in Silicon Valley, with a rich venture capitalist father who can provide her money, advice and contacts in the business world. You can't consider her a…