In his article “The Best Answer to Fanaticism: Liberalism,”published in The New York Times Magazine in December 1951, the metaphysicist Bertrand Arthur William Russell, the 3rd Earl Russell, wrote: Perhaps the essence of the Liberal outlook could be summed up in … Continue reading
“[Tommy] Lasorda used to say, “‘Don’t get in arguments with people who buy their ink by the barrel.’” — Bobby Valentine, quoted in The New York Times, March 13, 2012 “Never argue with a man who buys ink by the barrel.”– William … Continue reading
Apple sneers at the term “flagship store.” It prefers the word “landmark,” and with good reason: The designs of many of the Apple Stores are arguably more impressive than the design of Apple’s computers, consumer electronics, Web and software products. … Continue reading
Playboy.com has reposted its February 1985 interview with Steve Jobs, conducted just before his 30th birthday. David Sheff’s questions are illustrative of the chaotic, early PC industry. What, exactly, does a computer do? Why would anyone want to buy one? … Continue reading