I was mentioning recently that I should attempt to make a top 25 of my favourite movies. Now, before anything else, I should say that this is a very dynamic top and hence, it is my top 25 movies at this very moment: for instance, a year ago it looked a bit different and there are still dozens of movies (both old and very recent) on my “must see” list (I really did not see that many…), which could jump anywhere in this top (by the way, your suggestions are very welcome!).
→ Read more Scientific Breakthrough: Mapping E8
This definitely calls for celebration in the whole scientific community! Perseverance, a lot of patience, a team of 18 brilliant mathematicians and computer scientists, 64 Gb of RAM: the result is mapping E8, the largest among the exceptional simple Lie groups.
→ Read more Econlinks for 19-03-’07
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Joe Stiglitz comes forward with a set of sound arguments for the fact that prizes are much better than patents in medical research (and not only). Greg Mankiw wonders (and he’s got a big point there…) how to support those prizes other than via higher tax rates (I don’t think the competence of the prize committee is a problem…).
Song of the day: Happy Birthday, Mr. President!, by Marylin Monroe
Well, well, the opportunity arises only once a year, so here we go: this classic is dedicated to yours truly. Of course, I’m still searching for THE Marylin and JFK’s job is not yet within my reach, but I’m slowly getting there :-).
→ Read more Finalistii FameLab Romania
Despre competitia FameLab Romania am mai scris aici. Se pare ca au fost alesi finalistii si se poate deja vota pentru ei, pe prezentarile de cca. 30 de secunde (pentru “Premiul Publicului”).
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