Weekly Filet #182. Swiss Borders. And more.
1. A Walk Along the Swiss Border (In Focus)
As Switzerland is set to vote on tighter immigration legislation – yet again – photography blog «In Focus» takes us along the border of this beautiful country that likes to pretend it's an island. And while we're at it, here's a classic from the Weekly Filet archive: the economic case for open borders.
2. In Defense of Obama (Rolling Stone)
Written before the midterm elections this week, but even more topical now: Paul Krugman, once a notable Obama critic, on why the President has done a considerably better job than he is credited for.
3. Norway: Braced for a new wave of investment (Financial Times)
A surprisingly good read: Norway's oil fund – valued at 860 billion USD, twice the country's GDP – could become a major driver for renewable energy.
4. Fooled By Your Own Brain (Nautilus Magazine)
A great overview of how easily our brain can trick our senses. That Whodunnit video is a stunner. Tricked me even though I thought I knew what to look for.
5. The Not So Special Hundred-Million-Dollar Giacometti (The New Yorker)
So people pay 100 million for skinny bronze sculptures. We knew that. But how come people are willing to pay such a hefty price for a sculpture that isn't even unique, but one of six? An interesting explainer.
Have a nice weekend!