Daily Archives: July 11, 2019

Half-Life

Posted on July 11, 2019 by nathanalbright

As someone who is fascinated by one-hit wonders [1], from time to time I ponder the career of Duncan Sheik.  Most people will likely not have any idea who he is, as someone whose only appearance on the pop charts … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Rise Of The Creative Class Revisited

Posted on July 11, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Rise Of The Creative Class Revisited, by Richard Florida Given that I was not a big fan of the original version of this book, was the revised and updated version of it any better?  I’m not sure, the revised … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Rise Of The Creative Class

Posted on July 11, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Rise Of The Creative Class, by Richard Florida This book was an unmitigated failure on a variety of levels.  For one, in reading this book the author’s agenda, especially his pro-gay and anti-family agenda, and even anti-working class agenda, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Bullshit Jobs

Posted on July 11, 2019 by nathanalbright

Bullshit Jobs, by David Graeber Take it from me, this book is not exactly the safest sort of book to be seen reading at work.  When one reads a book like this, it is natural for others to wonder if … Continue reading →

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