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The first is closely related to a philosophical idea popularized by Soros himself: reflexivity. Originally developed as a sociological concept, reflexivity incorporates the essential feedback loop between cause and effect into analysis. This is best illustrated through self-fulfilling prophecies; think about a bank run à la Northern Rock...

Author: By Pierpaolo Barbieri | Title: Volcanic Ash Allowing | 4/23/2010 | See Source »

Yann Martel: I toured for “Life of Pi” for two years, so I did end up talking a lot about animals and shipwrecks and religion and multiple faiths. After two years I had enough, but it was still interesting talking to readers.

Author: By Anna M. Yeung, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: 15 Questions with Yann Martel | 4/23/2010 | See Source »

2. FM: Many of your works have parts set in Canada. Is this a promotional attempt to get us all to move up north?

Author: By Anna M. Yeung, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: 15 Questions with Yann Martel | 4/23/2010 | See Source »

7. FM: “Life of Pi” featured a tiger, an orangutan, a hyena, and a zebra. Your upcoming book “Beatrice & Virgil” features a monkey and a donkey. Let’s get real here—do you really want to...

Author: By Anna M. Yeung, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: 15 Questions with Yann Martel | 4/23/2010 | See Source »

11. FM: The narrator of the book, Henry L’Hôte, gives up writing after a successful first novel. Is Henry’s story a roman à clef for your own experiences?

Author: By Anna M. Yeung, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: 15 Questions with Yann Martel | 4/23/2010 | See Source »

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