by David | Nov 23, 2010 | culture, economics, media
If you think that November has a needlessly negative sound – it starts with NO, after all – then you should look into Movember, the fundraiser that puts ironic facial hair to work to fight cancer. Grow a moustache, raise money for cancer research,...
by David | Nov 19, 2010 | culture, economics
It’s that time of year again, when colder weather, impending holidays and the end of the tax year turn good folks’ attention to charitable giving. And when the Grumpy Philanthropist waddles out from under his rock, writes a few checks and complains. As it...
by David | Dec 9, 2009 | culture, reading & writing
Last week, we took Book Club to a new level with a guest appearance by the author – Belmont’s own Toby Lester – of our chosen book, The Fourth Part of the World. I had worried that such an august presence would impede the club’s traditional...
by David | Aug 4, 2009 | culture, economics
Podcamp Boston #4 is coming this weekend. It’s an “unconference” which means that anybody can give a session. If you need proof, look no further than the fact that they’re letting me present. I’m doing a discussion session with the...
by David | Feb 22, 2009 | culture, economics, media, technology, working
Last Wednesday I had a double dose of interesting thinking about giving. First, I talked at a Harvard Extension social media class about Firstgiving and Twestival, then I popped in at the Philosophy Cafe to hear some deeper discussion of the limits of altrusim. And...