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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 I argue that these man-made lines are outdated and…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…

The Inevitable Future: Ride the Wave or Drown Against the Current

By Edward Franklin July 4, 2024Random Thoughts | Theories, Science | Technology

The future is not an abstract concept; it's an unstoppable force barreling towards us. Technological advancement is ongoing, and specific outcomes, once confined to science fiction, are now knocking at…

The Dynamics of a Third Party in Government: Exploring the Consequences

By Edward Franklin June 30, 2024Politics | Society

The idea of introducing a third party into the political landscape is a recurring topic of discussion in democratic societies. Proponents argue that a third party can break the monopoly…

The Human Brain: A Marvel, But Not Infinitely Complex (And That’s Okay)

By Edward Franklin June 23, 2024Random Thoughts | Theories, Science | Technology

The human brain is often hailed as the most complex object in the universe. This claim has been repeated so often that it has taken on an air of unquestionable…