Computer says get a life – and we have

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The reason why public figures such as Clinton and Tony Blair can command huge sums for “personal appearances” is not that people are eager to hear their wisdom. That is available on the web for free. The reason is that people pay to be in their presence. JPMorgan, the bank, has blown £1m on a Blair “consultancy” that appears to involve no more than having him to lunch. That is the price of live.

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