Words of Wisdom — December 10, 2013 Matisse on the Nature of Things "I don't paint things. I only paint the difference between things."- Henri Matisse (born on this date in 1869) bigthinkeditor Copy a link to the article entitled http://Matisse%20on%20the%20Nature%20of%20Things Share Matisse on the Nature of Things on Facebook Share Matisse on the Nature of Things on Twitter (X) Share Matisse on the Nature of Things on LinkedIn “I don’t paint things. I only paint the difference between things.”– Henri Matisse (born on this date in 1869)
The Present How we all got into debt Consumer debt shapes American lives so thoroughly that it seems eternal and immortal, but it’s actually relatively new to the financial world.
Thinking Everyday Philosophy: “Should I disinvite my bigoted friend from group trips?” You've got to know when to fight and when to laugh.
Business Do you try to avoid your boss? For Isaiah Berlin that’s a big problem Leadership evasion might seem like a plan for workplace freedom but it isn't a good thing — it's a denial of opportunity.
Starts With A Bang How the cosmic microwave background proves the Big Bang In the 20th century, many options abounded as to our cosmic origins. Today, only the Big Bang survives, thanks to this critical evidence.
Hard Science Gaiasignatures: A new way to search for alien life "I hope we take a mindset where we are willing to look for weird life in weird places."
Words of Wisdom The Man Who Would Be King “A man can never have too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition.” ― Rudyard Kipling (born on this date in 1865)