Loss aversion powerfully influences how we view the world.
Loss Aversion
Category: Politics
AI is the Future
Sadly, AI will probably have a big impact on the future.
The Pollution Paradox
Because of the lobbying system, politics becomes dominated by the most damaging commercial enterprises. This comic is based on an article by George Monbiot.
Valuable Companies
Companies used to make valuable things. Now they are valuable because of their stock prices.
Freedom to Compete
The Federal Trade Commission recently voted 3–2 to ban noncompete agreements. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce plans to sue over the rule.
It’s Tax Day
Tax Day could reasonably be renamed Lobbyist Day.
Here’s a good article about filing taxes in the US. The dialog about paying taxes comes from this NPR conversation.
Lab-Grown Meat
Eating lab-grown meat would be good for the planet and would reduce the horrific suffering of the billions of animals slaughtered every year. But it wouldn’t be good for some people.
American Healthcare
Republicans promise Americans great healthcare based on free market principles.
Injustice
Injustice is in the eye of the beholder.
Investor Values
Perhaps Family Values are not as important as some people claim.
Cat World 