Curious characters in strange new worlds.
A very old man with enormous alpha
[I wrote this after a conversation on Twitter discussing how the Efficient Market Hypothesis sounded like an idea from a Borges short story…] ¶ Two weeks after becoming Queen of Egypt, Cleopatra turned her attention to the finances of the country, and to that end summoned her grand vizier to her chamber, who reported to her with servile devotion. ¶ ‘O grand vizier’ said she. ‘Tell me, how much gold should I import from Macedonia this month? Is it a favourable time for trade?’ ¶ The vizier wrinkled his face in displeasure, and with a sigh, began to recount a story from his ancestors that had transpired many years ago - ¶ ‘In the…
SakunthalaFeb 20
Doctor Performing Surgery While In A Satellite Orbiting Neptune
“Doctor, this patient needs immediate-”“I think I know what this patient needs, nurse. Get me 500ccs of sodium chloride and my Tuesday scalpel, stat!” ¶ “Doctor, its Wednesday.” ¶ “Don’t you think I know that? Now prep her for surgery. My god she is ugly.” ¶ “We haven’t put her under yet doctor.” ¶ “Well, also do that stat! We have lives to save!” ¶ “Of course, Doctor. Administering anesthesia.” ¶ “Good, now lets get that baby out.”
Jesse Beeson-TateMay 28, 2015
