1. Seth Roberts on why people touch their mouths
2. Blogging vs. writing, an excellent piece
3. "Eternal, Maiden, Actualization," hat tip goes to my mother (hi mom!)
4. Interview with the very fetching Steven Pinker
5. Yes, medicine is backwards
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Try to imagine a scenario in which a bank that uses paper records still survived. Give it a shot.
But why? Why compare a 3-doctor office to a bank? Why does that make sense? Why not compare it to another business that employs a couple of professionals and some support staff, like a CPA’s office, or a small law office, or something?
That seems like the relevant comparison.
medical records – why not adopt the British system – make ‘em electronic and then leave ‘em on the train.
If the makers of the EMA can get it to give head they have a killer product on their hands.
Seth Roberts on “why people touch their mouths” is probably the dumbest link I have ever seen on this blog, but he recommends your new book quite prominently on his site so it makes sense.
James,
Seth Roberts poses an interesting question, and although I agree with you that he singularly fails to answer it, the question remains interesting. It’s a typical quirky MR topic, and perhaps some of the erudite folks who hang out here will offer their own creatively batty theories.
Personally, I think sitting in situations of semi-boredom often involves propping up your head with your hand. In this situation, fingers are naturally “at hand” in near proximity to your mouth.
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