Worth Watching
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Weapon of Choice
Weapon of Choice (Netflix).- An intriguing 90-minute documentary about the amazing proliferation of the Glock as the preferred weapon for police, the military, and criminals. Glock, the engineer that invented…
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The Spy Who Fell to Earth Explores Murky Cold War Espionage
The Spy Who Fell to Earth (Netflix) I’ve made it a point to stay relatively uneducated about global politics. (So much of what you read is bullshit or propaganda, and the rest will rile you up about problems…
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Yes, You Can You Eliminate Bureaucracy in Your Business
When I was a child, I was an idealist. In my early adulthood, I became an economic ideologue – first as a Socialist and then as a free market advocate. But as I grew older and more focused on achievement, I…
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The Resistance Banker
The Resistance Banker (Netflix) .- Set in Amsterdam during the German occupation, this film follows the brave work of Wally van Hall in establishing and running a secret underground bank to fund the resistance…
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What I’m Watching
What I’m Watching: Dan Gilbert on the surprising science of happiness.
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Jonathan Haidt on the moral psychology of Capitalism and business
Jonathan Haidt on the moral psychology of Capitalism and business.- My longtime friend Joe M sent me this video. Joe assumed that I knew who Jonathan Haidt was. I did not. But I’m grateful for the introduction…
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Abducted in Plain Sight” (Netflix)
“Abducted in Plain Sight” (Netflix).- A documentary series about a child abduction and rape (in 1970s Idaho) that has layers of disturbing elements: Before abducting and seducing/tricking/raping the child, the…
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What Makes a Good Life?
What Makes a Good Life? James Altucher is a smart guy who has spent many years trying to figure out how to live a richer life. Recently, he published this little group of equations that are – in my experience…
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British Comedy Flowers Embraces Beautiful Dysfunction
“Flowers” is a British comedy series that premiered in the UK in 2016. I’m loving it – in part because the humor is so utterly odd. The Flowers family is functional but also possibly mentally ill. Maurice, the…
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Explained” (Netflix)
“Explained” (Netflix): A series of short video essays on topics ranging from the world’s water crisis to the gender wage gap to cricket. These 20-minute documentaries are neither comprehensive nor entirely…
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Finnish Crime Drama Bordertown Debuts On Netflix
“Bordertown” on Netflix: A brilliant/half-psychic officer at the National Bureau of Investigation in Finland changes locations and jobs when his wife barely survives brain cancer. His new job, leading SECRI…
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Shtisel” (Netflix)
“Shtisel” (Netflix): An engaging and heartwarming series about the lives of a Haredi family living in Jerusalem’s Geula neighborhood. The show was created by two writers with Haredi roots. It gives you an…
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The Graduate Hits Different After Fifty Years
The first time I saw The Graduate (1967, the year it was made), I was a junior in high school, and I thought it was a great movie. I saw it again about 25 years ago, and was happy to discover that it still…
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Watch This — February 9, 2019
Watch This: I’ve never done any serious reading about John D Rockefeller. I visited his home in New York a few years ago and that sparked an interest that I’ve maintained. As the professor her points out, he’s…
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Watch This — February 7, 2019
Watch This: This Swedish performer adds an extra dimension to magic.
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The Elephants That Came To Dinner
Watch This… 'The Elephants That Came to Dinner' [embed]https://youtu.be/NdTII_unZSA[/embed]
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Watch This
This video is entertaining... clear, funny. I'm sure the kid that made it is getting offers. https://biggeekdad.com/2018/08/the-singing-waiter/
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