Bloomberg History shows how discarded ideas sometimes resurface with major impact. David Byrne discusses his new book Sleeping Beauties: Why Good Ideas Go Dormant and How They Wake Up, which examines "sleeping beauties" like Moby-Dick and economist Hyman Minsky’s work that gained relevance after the 2008 crisis. The conversation also covers a lost Roman concrete recipe and Byrne’s thoughts on songwriting and his own music being rediscovered.
The anti-graft authorities warned that corrupt Chinese officials cannot expect a “safe landing,” regardless of rank, past contributions, or retirement status. The statement followed disciplinary actions against two former centrally managed officials: former Chongqing Mayor Huang Qifan is under investigation, and Bao Hui, former head of the Chengdu people’s congress standing committee, was expelled for serious violations and suspected bribery. Officials emphasized “no restricted zones, full coverage and zero tolerance.”
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