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Fancy a riot?
The French are at it again. They first had the idea of rioting en masse during the French Revolution back in 1793 (the same year …
Why You Should Hit Delete More Often
This thought came from an interview with Author, Amor Towles, about his book, “A Gentleman in Moscow” on the EconTalk podcast, episode #856. There’s an …
Which Status Game Are You Playing?
Back in September, the British author and journalist, Will Storr, appeared on the Infinite Loop Podcast to talk about his new book, “The Status Game.” …
Why are We so Miserable?
You wouldn’t know it if you only listened to the headlines, but we’re surrounded by hundreds of miracles. They’re all around us, hidden in plain …
If You Design for Average, That’s All You’ll Be
Rory Sutherland, the Co-Chairman of the ad agency, Ogilvy UK, wrote a book called “Alchemy,” a couple of years ago, which we’ve previously written about. While it …
It doesn’t pay to be virtuous: do it anyway
If you’re looking to find out what all the fuss about Stoicism is about, this podcast is an excellent place to start. Nancy Sherman, The …
Potato Famine 2.0?
Social contagion, was the driving force behind Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)’s quick growth but it was also what eventually did them in. As most of …
Trapped in an echo chamber?
Where new people go, new ideas flow. That’s why infrastructure has always influenced culture. In the days of old, it shaped the flow of trade. …
Happiness: You Get to Decide
We’ve heard this story many times. The one about the hippy who travels all the way to Bali. Climbs a mountain, sits on top of …
Measure Twice, Cut Once
There are deep reservoirs of wisdom in the old carpentry adage, “measure twice, cut once.” The idea is that it’s easier to ensure you do …
How H-town got its Hustle
If you look at a map, New Orleans looks like a natural place to put the Gulf of Mexico’s largest port. It feeds right into …
When It’s Not Just a Game
Many of us have played the hit board game Monopoly and have basked in the joy of owning the entire board, collecting dues when our …
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