10/13/2024

A começar um novo livro - Da Democracia na América, de Alexis de Tocqueville

A começar um novo livro! Da Democracia na América, de Alexis de Tocqueville, com prefácio de João Carlos Espada e tradução de Carlos Correia Monteiro de Oliveira. Aproveitando o facto de estarmos em período de eleições nos EUA, não há melhor momento para ler este clássico de ciência política. Avaliação da comunidade goodreads 4..05/5 (Qualitativo - Bom n=25.898) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34928948-da-democracia-na-am-rica "... Pela primeira vez em português, eis o texto integral da mais famosa obra de Alexis de Tocqueville. Desde a sua primeira publicação, em 1835, que «Da Democracia na América» é uma obra indispensável para quem se interessa pela democracia ou se dedica ao seu estudo. Através de uma análise minuciosa que atravessa diversos domínios, como a História, a Filosofia, a Sociologia e a Ciência Política, Tocqueville oferece-nos um retrato lúcido, cada vez mais intemporal, da democracia americana de meados do século XIX: a sua organização política e administrativa, onde destaca, entre muitos outros aspectos, o sistema federal e as comunidades locais; a importância das boas leis, dos hábitos e costumes; os efeitos da moral e da religião; as consequências do desenvolvimento comercial e industrial... Mas vai mais longe, e, com enorme acuidade, analisa também o homem democrático, as suas tendências e paixões e a sua complexa relação com a liberdade e a igualdade. No fundo, e tendo sempre presente o seu país de origem, Tocqueville está também a interrogar-se sobre as razões por que são tão evidentes as diferenças entre os regimes democráticos francês e americano, por que, na América, a sociedade democrática é liberal, e, em contraposição, a democracia francesa demonstra tantas dificuldades em manter um regime político de liberdade. ..."

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Are you aware of what is Systems Thinking? I wasn't and this BCG podcast triggered my interest

I just listened to the Ideas podcast by BCG featuring Michael C. Jackson on Systems Thinking, and I really enjoyed it. It introduced me to a domain I wasn’t previously aware of, and although it seems potentially complex, it also appears to be highly useful. As a result, I’ve added three of Jackson’s books to my business reading list, and I plan to explore this topic further to see how it might be applied in practice: 1- Critical Systems Thinking: A Practitioner’s Guide 2- Critical Systems Thinking and the Management of Complexity 3- Systems Approaches to Management From what I gathered, the key traits of critical systems thinking include: -Its ability to address complex and dynamic problems. -Understanding the interrelations between different parts of an organization (i.e., systems), which helps avoid optimizing a single area or department at the expense of the overall organization. Often, these local optimizations are in conflict with broader organizational goals. -The framework allows for multiple perspectives within an organization, helping to understand the interdependencies that exist. Ultimately, critical systems thinking helps organizations generate more value by providing an integrated framework for overall systems optimization, rather than focusing on isolated parts. It will be on my radar! "...In Critical Systems Thinking: A Practitioner's Guide, Michael C. Jackson emphasizes the need for integrating diverse systems methodologies to navigate complexity and uncertainty. Jackson, an emeritus professor of management systems and former dean of the University of Hull Business School, has also served as president of several prominent systems thinking organizations, including the UK Systems Society, the International Federation for Systems Research, and the International Society for the Systems Sciences. His most significant contribution to the field is his development of Critical Systems Thinking (CST), which emphasizes the combined use of different systems approaches to deal with the complexity that leaders face. In a conversation with Martin Reeves, Chairman of the BCG Henderson Institute, Jackson introduces the EPIC process (Explore, Produce, Intervene, and Check), a four-stage, sequential framework to help leaders deploy systems methodologies. Their discussion includes how different systems perspectives can be combined, how theory informs interventions, how organizations are embracing system thinking, barriers to adoption, and the relevance of systems thinking to today’s business environment. ..." https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/thinkers-ideas/id1450867110?i=1000671421317

- Pedro

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10/12/2024

Sobre la brevedad de la vida por Seneca, Alfonso Catapa (Traductor) - Reseña

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Un libro breve y de fácil lectura que nos invita a reflexionar sobre nuestra efimeridad (o brevedad) y la importancia de utilizar el tiempo que tenemos de manera adecuada, constructiva y plena.

El concepto de la brevedad de la vida es relativo y altamente dependiente del uso que hacemos de nuestro tiempo finito.

Las enseñanzas que he extraído del libro y de su autor son:

- El tiempo que tenemos no es corto en términos relativos, pero al desperdiciarlo en actividades fútiles, lo hacemos parecer así.

- Sobrevaloramos actividades, objetivos y valores que, al final, tienen poca importancia y nos aportan poco.

- Prestamos mucha atención a la gestión de nuestras riquezas materiales, pero muy poca al cuidado del tiempo que tenemos.

- Alcanzar la serenidad individual es uno de los bienes más preciados que podemos lograr.

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- La libertad es una condición indispensable para una vida plena.

- Debemos evitar lo superfluo y el ocio innecesario.

- Saber vivir en plenitud es una ciencia que debemos estudiar y mejorar a lo largo de toda la vida.

- Debemos vivir el presente y no preocuparnos demasiado por el futuro, ya que depende en gran medida de lo que hacemos hoy.

- La búsqueda de la felicidad puede ser perniciosa, ya que, en muchos casos, es algo utópico.

- Solo aquellos que viven en serenidad y no dependen de una ocupación profesional pueden llegar a la verdadera sabiduría.

- Nunca valoramos la fortuna cuando nos es favorable.

- Es más importante el conocimiento y el legado que dejamos que los bienes materiales y monetarios que acumulamos en vida.

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En conclusión, el libro ofrece buenas premisas y valiosas enseñanzas.

PD: Séneca, sin duda, no sería el mejor amigo para salir a beber unas cervezas y ver un partido de fútbol. 😄


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“…**"Sobre la brevedad de la vida"** es un ensayo filosófico escrito por el pensador romano Séneca, en el que reflexiona sobre la naturaleza del tiempo y cómo los seres humanos lo desperdician. Dirigido a su amigo Paulino, el texto trata un tema universal: la percepción de la fugacidad de la vida.

Séneca argumenta que, aunque muchas personas se quejan de lo corta que es la vida, en realidad el problema no es la falta de tiempo, sino la mala administración del mismo. En su opinión, la vida se desperdicia en actividades triviales, ambiciones vanas y placeres pasajeros. Según él, solo aquellos que dedican su tiempo al estudio, la filosofía y el cultivo del alma verdaderamente viven. Para Séneca, vivir bien significa vivir de acuerdo con la razón y en sintonía con la naturaleza, alejándose de las distracciones mundanas.

El ensayo tiene un tono moralizante, pero a la vez invita a la introspección. Séneca anima al lector a reflexionar sobre cómo gasta su tiempo y a centrarse en lo que realmente importa, para no llegar al final de la vida con arrepentimiento.

Esta obra sigue siendo relevante hoy en día, ya que muchos de los dilemas sobre el manejo del tiempo que menciona Séneca son similares a los que enfrentamos en la vida moderna. Es una lectura profunda y concisa que ofrece valiosas lecciones sobre la importancia de vivir de manera consciente y aprovechar cada momento de forma significativa. …”




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Terminé Sobre la brevedad de la vida por Seneca, Alfonso Catapa (Traductor) - Mi valoración del libro - 3 / 5 (Qualitativo - bueno )

Terminé Sobre la brevedad de la vida por Seneca, Alfonso Catapa (Traductor) Mi valoración del libro - 3 / 5 (Qualitativo - bueno ) Valoración del libro por la comunidad Goodreads 4.18/5 (Qualitativo - muy bueno) n=38.467 Un libro pequeño y de fácil lectura que nos lleva a pensar sobre nuestra efimeridad y la importancia de utilizar el tiempo que tenemos de una forma adecuada, constructiva y plena. "...El tiempo que tenemos no es corto, pero perdiendo mucho de él hacemos que lo sea..." Reseña próximamente. "...El tema subyacente de esta obra es el del tiempo y la muerte, pero también el de la vida como realización positiva (...). El tiempo de la vida es bastante si se sabe aprovechar». ..."

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10/10/2024

The Ransomware Industry and the secret lives of ransomware negotiators & hackers

A great article by Amanda Lewis (1843 magazine) on the Ransomware Industry and the secret lives of ransomware negotiators. An eye-opener to this reality, that is under our noses, but somehow, we lose sight of it. What have I learnt by reading it: 1- Cybersecurity breaches are more common than what we might think. 2- In 2022 cyber-security insurance paid $4b to compensate such cases and it is estimated that $1b went to the hackers directly (highly profitable industry). 2- Most of those situations were not made public and handled (e.g. paid) by the companies that were subject to such situation, without disclosing it. 3- There is a highly specialized and paid new profession - “Ransowware Negotiator”. 4- These negotiators are highly trained and use to the most all negotiating techniques in highly sensitive/stressful scenarios. 5- The case that the article exposes is a negotiation master classes per se. 1843 is sister magazine from the Economist and has also great articles, like this one, that I need to explore in more detail Happy readings! Secrets of a ransomware negotiator https://www.economist.com/1843/2024/07/24/secrets-of-a-ransomware-negotiator from The Economist

- Pedro

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Looking for Pricing & Revenue Management books to read?

Looking for Pricing & Revenue Management books to read? Find below my Wishlist (does not include the ones I have read), that I plan to delve into in the next couple of years. You might find 1 or 2 that you might be interested. If you have read books on the topic that are not included in the list, and you would recommend please let me know in the comments. Mandatory: 1. Pricing and Revenue Optimization: Second Edition : Phillips, Robert L.: 2. Game Changer: How Strategic Pricing Shapes Businesses, Markets, and Society: Izaret, Jean-Manuel, Sinha, Arnab: 3. Digital Pricing: A Guide to Strategic Pricing for the Digital Economy (Management for Professionals): Frohmann, Frank 4. Pricing Done Right: The Pricing Framework Proven Successful by the World's Most Profitable Companies (Bloomberg Financial): Smith, Tim J.: 5. Price Management: Strategy, Analysis, Decision, Implementation: Simon, Hermann, Fassnacht, Martin 6. The Pricing Model Revolution: How Pricing Will Change the Way We Sell and Buy On and Offline: Zatta, Danilo 7. The 10 Rules of Highly Effective Pricing: How to Transform Your Price Management to Boost Profits: Zatta, Danilo Nice to have 1. How to Price Effectively: A Guide for Managers and Entrepreneurs: Dholakia, Utpal 2. Monetizing Innovation: How Smart Companies Design the Product Around the Price: Ramanujam, Madhavan, Tacke, Georg 3. Power Pricing: How Managing Price Transforms the Bottom Line: Dolan, Robert-J 4. True Profit! No Company Ever Went Broke Turning a Profit: Simon, Hermann: 5. Price Theory: Friedman, Milton 6. The Expert Guide to Retail Pricing: An Analytics-Based Approach to Maximize Margins: Gange, Kiran 7. The Price Advantage, 2nd Edition: 535 (Wiley Finance): Marn: 8. Pricing Strategy Implementation: Translating Pricing Strategy into Results: Hinterhuber, Andreas 9. The Pricing Journey: The Organizational Transformation Toward Pricing Excellence (English Edition) Liozu, Stephan M 10. Contextual Pricing: The Death of List Price and the New Market Reality (BUSINESS BOOKS): Docters, Robert G., Barzelay, Michael, Hanson, John G., Nguyen, Cecilia 11. Channel Champions: How Leading Companies Build New Strategies to Serve Customers: 4 (J-B BAH Strategy & Business Series): Wheeler, Steven, Hirsh, Evan, Wheeler 12. Value First, Then Price: Building Value-Based Pricing Strategies: Hinterhuber, Andreas, Snelgrove, Todd C 13. Oligopoly Pricing: Old Ideas and New Tools (The MIT Press) : Vives, Xavier 14. The Art of Pricing, New Edition: How to Find the Hidden Profits to Grow Your Business: Mohammed, Rafi 15. The 1% Windfall: How Successful Companies Use Price to Profit and Grow : Mohammed, Rafi

- Pedro

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10/09/2024

25 Beautiful Math Documentaries to Make Students Love Math & the importance to learn and think in mathematical terms is paramount to all

Throughout the last couple of days, I have been exposed to several of GenAi features and abilities that made me awe (once more) to the potential of this new domain/technology/tool. Pondering about the implication this will have in the near future for me and my children I’m more and more convinced that the changes will be profound and that everyone, but especially the younger generations, need to adapt and embrace it. We should strive to learn (i) critical thinking, (ii)reasoning, (iii)the ability to think for ourselves, (iv) extract conclusions based on a huge amount of data and to (v) raise the correct questions. To do that the importance to learn and think in mathematics terms is paramount. All these to say that we need to motivate ourselves and our children to mathematics in all possible ways. These 25-documentary menu, might allow you to do just that specially with your kids. I will definitely try to do it with mine. 1- A Trip to Infinity, Jonathan Halperin 2- The Great Math Mystery, Dan McCabe, Richard Reisz 3- I Want to Be a Mathematician: A Conversation with Paul Halmos, George Paul Csicsery 4- Fractals: Hunting the Hidden Dimension, Bill Jersey, Michael Schwarz 5- Between the Folds, Vanessa Gould 6- Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani, George Paul Csicsery 7- A Brief History of Time, 8- A Brilliant Madness, Mark Samels 9- Taking the Long View: The Life of Shiing-shen Chern, George Paul Csicsery 10- The Proof, Simon Singh 11- The Code,Marcus du Sautoy 12- The Story of Maths, The Story of Maths 13- La lettre scellée du soldat Doblin, Jürgen Ellinghaus 14- A Journey Through the Mathematical Theory of Braids 15- Hard Problems: The Road to the World’s Toughest Math Contest 16- Beautiful Young Minds, Morgan Matthews 17- Chaos: A Mathematical Adventure, Jos Leys 18- Julia Robinson and Hilbert’s Tenth Problem, George Paul Csicsery 19- Dimensions, Jos Leys 20- The Story of 1,Nick Murphy 21- The Secret Rules Of Modern Living: Algorithms, David Briggs 22- Escher: Journey Into Infinity, Robin Lutz 23- Codebreaker, Clare Beavan, Nic Stacey 24- The Colours of Infinity, Nigel Lesmoir-Gordon 25- Colors of Math, Ekaterina Eremenko https://abakcus.com/25-beautiful-math-documentaries-to-love-math/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

- Pedro

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