The company I want to work for

Paul Graham’s post on patent is right on and presents a simple solution that we can all act upon but his best quote is

Technology companies win by attracting the most productive people, and the most productive people are attracted to employers who hold themselves to a higher standard than the law requires.

That’s what I want from my company

(Source: paulgraham.com)

understanding patents

outstanding episode on This American Life radio show

We take you inside this war, and tell the fascinating story of how an idea enshrined in the US constitution to promote progress and innovation, is now being used to do the opposite.