May as well continue the Independence Day celebration by asking why the richest nation in the world has so many problems.
The Richest Nation
Category: Capitalism
Free Market Fanatics
Do people who are fanatical about the free market really believe it is a panacea? Or do they just dislike the alternative?
Flexible Systems
Capitalism is about innovation and change, so it’s important that our political systems are flexible enough to adapt to the changes capitalism and innovation bring.
My Phone
What is this small thing we carry and constantly peer at?
The Market is the Answer
Some people believe the free market is the answer to all problems. But what problems does it really solve?
Meditation and Mindfulness
Corporations have jumped on the Mindfulness bandwagon, persuading employees that they should practice stress reduction on their own, rather than organize to change the conditions that caused the stress.
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The World to Come
The Presidency of the U.S. will (hopefully) change peacefully in two days. But the problem of authoritarian, anti-democratic leaders is not going away.
Democracy doesn’t always work well when there are big problems, and powerful vested interests resisting change. To understand why problems don’t get addressed, it’s always worth asking Cui Bono? Who benefits from the status quo? Whether the benefit is money, power, or status.
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The Perfect Business Model
What could be a better business model than to have a way to make you depressed and unhappy, then to sell you products to make you feel better?
The Myth of Meritocracy
Successful people often like to think they made it by virtue of their talents and hard work, choosing to ignore the huge contribution of luck and serendipity.
If you are interested in this topic, The Atlantic has an interesting article, Why Luck Matters More Than You Might Think, which includes a section where the author Michael Lewis describes the chance events that helped him become a famous author. If you are interested in the computer modeling that shows the importance of fortunate events, here is a video called A Shadow on Meritocracy.
Getting Attention
As you pay attention to advertisements, whether in print or on a screen, you’ll notice that advertisements often feature attractive women.
Cat World 