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How Marcus Aurelius’ Wisdom Cracks the Foundation of Economics: The Myth of Full Information

By Edward Franklin October 4, 2024Economics | Business

The Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius once said, "Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth." At first glance, this may…

The Ship of Theseus and the Fluidity of Culture

By Edward Franklin September 22, 2024Random Thoughts | Theories, World | Culture

The ancient Greek philosophical thought experiment known as the "Ship of Theseus" presents a compelling analogy for understanding the nature of change and identity in objects and complex systems like…

The Upside of Laziness: How “Doing Less” Can Lead to Greater Efficiency

By Edward Franklin September 17, 2024Random Thoughts | Theories

In today's fast-paced world, we often equate laziness with negativity. Being "lazy" is seen as a character flaw and a lack of motivation or ambition. But what if I told…

Reimagining Governance: The Bond-Based Economy – A Thought Experiment

By Edward Franklin August 25, 2024Economics | Business, Politics | Society

Innovative economic and political theory ideas often spark captivating debates, challenging conventional wisdom and inspiring new perspectives. One such concept that has garnered attention in recent years is a bond-based…

Universal Basic Income: Bridging Economic Classes While Empowering Free Market Choices

By Edward Franklin August 18, 2024Economics | Business

In an era marked by significant economic disparity and technological upheaval, Universal Basic Income (UBI) has emerged as a beacon of hope and a topic of vigorous debate. UBI proposes…

The Archaic Walls: Why Political Borders Hinder Us All

By Edward Franklin August 5, 2024Economics | Business, Politics | Society, World | Culture

Welcome back, readers! Today, I want to challenge a fundamental concept we've all grown up with the idea of political borders. I argue that these man-made lines are outdated and…

Bridging the Wealth Gap: The Case for Proportional Pay Caps

By Edward Franklin July 30, 2024Economics | Business

In today's world, the disparity between the highest and lowest earners within organizations has become a glaring issue. The ever-widening wealth gap poses significant social and economic challenges, calling for…

The Case for Profit Caps: Stabilizing Prices in Natural Monopolies and Oligopolies

By Edward Franklin July 21, 2024Economics | Business

In today's rapidly evolving economic landscape, the debate over profit regulation continues to gain traction. One particularly compelling argument centers on the implementation of profit caps as a means to…

The Freedom to Live: Rethinking Purpose Beyond Work

By Edward Franklin July 15, 2024Politics | Society, Random Thoughts | Theories

Society has long taught us that work defines our purpose, a notion deeply ingrained in our collective consciousness. We are led to believe that our jobs give us meaning, value,…

Germs: The Dirty Little Secret to a Healthy Life

By Edward Franklin July 7, 2024Random Thoughts | Theories

Remember when we all collectively lost our minds over a tiny virus? We scrubbed, sanitized, and masked up like we were prepping for a sci-fi apocalypse. But guess what? Our…