So, you all scoffed. You sneered. You laughed, pointed fingers and snorted with derision about the many failures in my quest to conquer the impossible: microwaving an egg without it exploding like a miniature culinary grenade. “It can’t be done!” you declared, between guffaws. You sneered, “You’ll end up with scrambled egg on the ceiling!” …
Fires in Los Angeles compels review of tail risk
Captain Walker
The tranquillity of a sunny afternoon can quickly transform into a scene of chaos when a wildfire erupts, engulfing homes and livelihoods in its path. Recent events, such as the devastating fires in Los Angeles, serve as stark reminders of the ever-present danger of tail risk. While cutting costs might seem prudent in the short …
catastrophic, impact, lessons, stupidity, tail, lives, consequences, finance, probaility, history, tail risk, risk, cost
The Manipulated Man
Captain Walker
This article is not designed to be a book review. I have not read the whole book as yet: “The Manipulated Man” by Esther Vilar. Of course, you never heard of her. Who cares! To learn less do not read Wikipedia. I have read several parts of the book and will complete it soon. This …
cultures, gender, women, dynamics, culture, power, people, books, manipulation, exploration
SIGMAS are quiet, dangerous and deadly!
What?!! Some have never heard of Sigmas, obviously. This is not going to be a lecture on the topic. To learn more do your own reading! Sigma is not a validated personality type. The researchers are yet to find it. Some may recall that the cure for scurvy was found 50 years before the research …
Authority and basic thinking
Situations where authority trumps logic continue to weigh on my mind. As a doctor, I often find myself in situations where I need to break down complex concepts into simple, digestible pieces of information for patients and staff. Despite my best efforts to avoid medical jargon and make these explanations as clear as possible, I …
50 rules for life!
Well, Jordan Peterson has his ‘12 Rules for Life‘. The Ferengi have their ‘Rules of Acquisition‘, so I just got a bee in my bonnet and created my 50 rules! Rule #1: “A closed mouth gathers no feet.” Rule #2: “Never trust anyone who says ‘trust me.’” Rule #3: “Efficiency is the highest form of …
