Carlo Cipolla and the Strange Economics of Human Stupidity
There is something comforting about selfish people. Not pleasant, obviously. You probably do not want one managing your retirement fund, borrowing…
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Why Media Companies Are Struggling in the Internet Age
There has never been a better time to be a person who wants information. Within seconds, you can learn what…
The Psychology of Gacha: Why Humans Love Paying for Random Rewards
“It’s just one more pull.” Those five words have probably emptied more wallets than any luxury brand ever could. Of…
Human Extinction Series: Extinction by Exhaustion
There is a strange phenomenon happening around the world. Countries are richer than ever. Medicine is better than ever. We…
Homo Ludens: Life Is a Game with No Tutorial
Human beings have been given many impressive names. Homo sapiens means the wise human, which already feels slightly optimistic considering how…
The End of Startup Fantasy: Unicorns, Unit Economics, and Other Imaginary Creatures
There was a time, not very long ago, when working at a startup sounded like joining the future before everyone…
The Physics of Time Travel: Wormholes, Paradoxes, and Black Holes
Time travel is one of humanity’s favorite bad ideas. We have spent decades imagining phone booths, modified DeLoreans, glowing portals,…
PC vs Smartphone: The Business of Obsolescence
PC vs smartphone is a comparison that usually revolves around performance, gaming, or productivity. PCs are more powerful, smartphones are…