Some Things About Tyler Cowen
Every time Tyler visits some new place, he posts his favorite things about that place. When are the tables ever turned (I mean other than this)?
Jewelry: Tyler and his wife wear their rings on their right hands.
Career: Despite having chosen economics as a profession as early as 13, he was not subjected to the normal treatment we might expect of teenagers (and, apparently, adults).
Blog management: When deciding to make changes to MarginalRevolution, "things that make the blog better for Tyler" are weighted more than "things that make the blog better for readers". [It is possible that by weighing it that way, it is better for readers than if the weighting were done the other way? Also, does Alex have to use the same criteria, or is it adjusted to him?]
Travel: Tyler "collects" cities. [He apparently also collects amate paintings]
Art: Tyler has a very broad definition of art - including very utilitarian things like food. [I agree - Kathleen does, too, but may not agree that she does art]
Mexican Food: The "no brainer" on the Chope's menu is the relleno plate. [I don't know if that is a no-brainer at every Mexican restaurant, though]
The bottom line: I'm always leery about being in agreement with someone on too many topics - it makes me fear my own intellectual laziness. Should I just accept it, or start trying to find uncommon ground with MarginalRevolution? At the very least, I'm going to leave my new ring on my left hand.
Jewelry: Tyler and his wife wear their rings on their right hands.
Career: Despite having chosen economics as a profession as early as 13, he was not subjected to the normal treatment we might expect of teenagers (and, apparently, adults).
Blog management: When deciding to make changes to MarginalRevolution, "things that make the blog better for Tyler" are weighted more than "things that make the blog better for readers". [It is possible that by weighing it that way, it is better for readers than if the weighting were done the other way? Also, does Alex have to use the same criteria, or is it adjusted to him?]
Travel: Tyler "collects" cities. [He apparently also collects amate paintings]
Art: Tyler has a very broad definition of art - including very utilitarian things like food. [I agree - Kathleen does, too, but may not agree that she does art]
Mexican Food: The "no brainer" on the Chope's menu is the relleno plate. [I don't know if that is a no-brainer at every Mexican restaurant, though]
The bottom line: I'm always leery about being in agreement with someone on too many topics - it makes me fear my own intellectual laziness. Should I just accept it, or start trying to find uncommon ground with MarginalRevolution? At the very least, I'm going to leave my new ring on my left hand.
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