Understanding what businesses actually do to create and deliver value is essential knowledge, but many business programs have de-emphasized value cre… - Josh Kaufman

I can’t give you a surefire formula for success, but I can give you a formula for failure: try to please everybody all the time. — HERBERT BAYARD SWOPE, PULITZER PRIZE–WINNING JOURNALIST

Computers have dominated chess for years now, but even the best computers have a difficult time challenging an experienced human Go player.

As a social force, Reciprocation is one of the primary psychological tendencies that underlie human cooperation. The “You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours” instinct is powerful and forms the foundation of friendships and alliances. Historically, gift giving was how the powerful remained in Power: in throwing lavish parties or generously awarding titles and land, leaders increased their influence by amassing a store of favors that could be called in during times of need.