A few pointers ...

Here are three interesting pieces that I came across in the last few hours that I consider a must read (or must hear)

• Justin Fox says more, in under half a page, about population and prosperity than what most experts can convey in a tome.
  
• Mark Hulbert's research confirms that investing in turnaround plays is more profitable, though volatile (and hence risky for some), than normal investing.
  
• Mish has a post linking to ex-CEO of Goldcorp, Robert McEwen's address at the Denver Gold Forum. Please listen to the address in full. It is an amazingly honest speech, making it unlikely he will be invited to speak anywhere in the future. We need more people like him.