Great book on the interesting history of Iran, its politics and the role of Shi’ism in shaping modern Iran.
Author Archives: Pepijn
The One Thing – Gary Keller (2013)
A present form a friend who believes I’m in desperate need of focus. Though I think a permanent focus is an overrated asset, structuring priorities and getting things done is the number one motivator. This book is a helpful summary of the many management books on the topic.
Isfahan Mosque, Iran
May 2014
Bazar in Teheran, Iran
May 2014
Isfahan, Iran
May 2014
Southern Iran
May 2014
Inside a mosque, Iran
May 2014
Gas station, Iran
Tower of silence, Iran
Naqsh-e-Rustam, Iran
The Great Escape – Angus Deaton(2013)
Insightful study into the reasons why nations prosper and why some don’t. And proves the case of the pejorative effect of aid. A must read for anyone working in developing countries or with international NGO’s.
No Place to Hide – Glenn Greenwald(2014)
Profoundly influenced my view on privacy vs security. Made me stop with Facebook, mistrust governments even more and strengthened me in my stance that big solutions, using a lot of data, are dangerous. A must-read for anyone interested in the consequences of living in a data-controlled world.
Pascal Mercier – Nighttrain to Lissabon (2004)
One that I wanted to read for a while. This is the kind of novel that makes fiction worth reading, yes even an unique experience. It’s with a great deal of jealousy that I read about Amadeu Ignacio who works at daytime and writes at night. Like the protagonist, Gregorius, he barely sleeps. They don’t feelContinueContinue reading “Pascal Mercier – Nighttrain to Lissabon (2004)”
The Rational Optimist – Matt Ridley (2010)
Absolutely delightful book. This is how one should live – technology, science and human creativity will solve our problems. I am a convert, cynicism is the easy choice, to be a rational optimist is the inspiring way to live.
Fire and Ashes – Michael Ignatieff (2013)
One has to admire the man’s courage – not a lot of people dare to write about their failures. And that makes this book such a pleasure to read; his cunning account of his attempt to become leader of Canada’s liberal party and after that, premier. As we know he never made it to theContinueContinue reading “Fire and Ashes – Michael Ignatieff (2013)”
“Feit of fabel” – mijn fact check items op BNR Nieuwsradio
Een greep uit mijn uitzendingen “Feit of Fabel” op BNR Nieuwsradio – Over The Fact Club – 22 augustus 2013 – Over de thema’s in de campagne – 22 augustus 2013 – Over Nederland in Europees verband – 22 augustus 2013 – Over Jolande Sap en Mark Rutte – 6 september 2012 – Over bio-plasticsContinueContinue reading ““Feit of fabel” – mijn fact check items op BNR Nieuwsradio”
PEPIJN VAN DIJK 