February 2012
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The Sophisticates #19
This week:
Obligation to Use Chopsticks (1:00)
Pre-Writing Obituaries (11:30)
The Future of Dirty Jobs (22:53)
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Suicide by jaguar, anyone? →
When was this obit written?
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The Sophisticates #18
This week:
The Logic of Pennies (2:25)
Gender-specific Bathrooms (15:34)
Structured Procrastination (25:44)
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An Essay on Structured Procrastination
“…anyone can do any amount of work, provided it isn’t the work he is supposed to be doing at that moment.” — Robert Benchley, in Chips off the Old Benchley, 1949
Not required reading, but this week’s episode includes a discussion on Structured Procrastination. Here’s an essay on the topic, thanks to (where else?) StructuredProcrastination.com.
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Do Pennies Still Serve a Purpose?
The Sophisticates returns next week, with topics as hard-hitting as ever.
