If we want our regulators to do better, we have to embrace a simple idea: regulation isn't an obstacle to thriving free markets; it's a vital part of them.
James SurowieckiMost of the work on multitasking suggests that it generally makes you less efficient, not more.
James SurowieckiOn the simplest level, telecommuting makes it harder for people to have the kinds of informal interactions that are crucial to the way knowledge moves through an organization. The role that hallway chat plays in driving new ideas has become a cliche of business writing, but that doesn't make it less true.
James SurowieckiDefense contractors are able to reap tremendous profits while rarely confronting the risks for which those profits are supposed to be the reward.
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