October 12, 2026 I am a dog person; I don’t like cats. And as an economist, I don’t think surprise presents are a good idea — the recipient's willingness to pay for the gift received is often below what the giver spent on it. A welfare loss. So, on one of our morning walks with … Continue reading San Diego: Margarita; Rachel; new blue monster; Not Too Old
July 30, 2026 It's close to 05:00 here in New Delhi. I'm at the airport drinking coffee, waiting to board my flight to Istanbul, where I'll connect to Panama. I would have wanted to delay this trip a few days, to spend time with Natalia and Woland, and to finish some pending deliverables. I only … Continue reading New Delhi: On the move, black-holes and time travel, new art & Laphroaig
