Category Archives: Philosophy

Do Books Matter Less?

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

The pre-Socratic Greek philosopher Heraclitus was an early observer of the ever occurring change in our universe.  About the same time in the 5th Century BC, Parmenides pondered the notion of permanence, what we could presume in nature to be … Continue reading →

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Are We Thankful Enough?

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

The following is an edited version of a note I sent to my staff a few years ago.  I started to draft a new version, but then remembered how similar this was in theme: Each year about this time I … Continue reading →

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On Polarization

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

In my last post I suggested that a good product development process was not democratic, it was the product of clear leadership, shared vision, teamwork, and consensus building.  Given the unacceptable performance of our elected leaders currently chewing up news headlines, … Continue reading →

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Your Gun, Your Badge, Your Honor

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

Last week I attended a panel discussion at the LA Film Festival called Your Gun and Your Badge whose participants included: Robert Crais (Writer, Cagney & Lacey, Baretta; author of the Elvis Cole mysteries) David Milch (Writer, Hill Street Blues; … Continue reading →

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