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Remember Merlin Mann, the evil mastermind who in the early 2000s conceived of a new method of psychological torture called “Inbox Zero“. Alas, this ascetic concept can mean different things to different people. Does it mean an inbox totally devoid … Continue reading →

With the fall semester now upon us (I begin teaching today! — but I cannot comprehend why college courses in the southeast have to begin in hot and humid August; does it have anything to do with college football?), I … Continue reading →

This summer, I made substantial revisions to my paper on “Outer Space Auctions“, and I just posted my revised work to SSRN (see here). Among other things, a Canadian colleague had recently brought to my attention an important international organization … Continue reading →

Note: I found this fanciful map on the reddit thread r/MapPorn, one of my favorite subreddits. (Here are a few others.) One commentator (u/albardha) notes: “The character of Odysseus might be fictional and never actually done that journey, but some … Continue reading →

FYI: A Lego version of the famous Concorde jet is available here. Hat tip: kottke. Bonus link: all my previous Lego posts.

I mentioned in a previous post that I am a college professor who teaches an undergraduate survey course in business law and ethics. Before proceeding, however, I should explain that I always choose an overarching course theme from the world … Continue reading →

As promised, I am sharing the second half of my new ChatGPT-themed survey for my upcoming business law course this fall. (The first half is posted here.) The second half of this graded survey contains four additional questions, all of … Continue reading →

Alternate title: The problems with State and federal RICO laws The original Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act was enacted by the Congress in 1970. (Thirty-three States, as well as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, have also … Continue reading →

Today (15 August) is a Holy Day for Catholics and Orthodox Christians: the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgen Mary; look it up! To commemorate this occasion, I am posting below a screenshot of El Greco’s first major … Continue reading →