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The Customer Service Myth: Why Price and Quality Trump “Being Nice”

By Edward Franklin March 16, 2025Economics | Business, Random Thoughts | Theories

We've all heard the mantra: "Customer service is king!" Entire industries are built on the promise of exceptional customer experiences. But let's be honest: How much does customer service matter…

The Entropy of Human Interaction: How Disorder Impacts Group Dynamics

By Edward Franklin March 16, 2025Politics | Society, Random Thoughts | Theories

Entropy: A Quick Refresher In thermodynamics, entropy is often described as a measure of disorder or randomness in a system. The second law of thermodynamics states that the entropy of…

The Illusion of Unluckiness: Reclaiming Your Narrative

By Edward Franklin March 12, 2025Random Thoughts | Theories

We've all been there. You stub your toe on the coffee table, spill your coffee, and miss the bus, all within 15 minutes. "I'm so unlucky!" you exclaim, convinced that…

Can Divorce and Split Parents/Family Actually Be Good for Children?

By Edward Franklin November 24, 2024Politics | Society, Random Thoughts | Theories

Divorce is often seen as an adverse event, especially for children. However, there is growing evidence that divorce can be suitable for children in some cases. 1. Reduced Conflict: One…

Dragonflies and Determinism: Peering into the Future of Flight

By Edward Franklin November 6, 2024Philosophy | Religion, Random Thoughts | Theories

The dragonfly, a creature of mesmerizing aerial prowess, has long captivated observers with its dazzling flight and predatory skills. But beyond its aesthetic appeal lies a fascinating philosophical question: do…

Is the Universe Our Hard Drive? Exploring the Radical Idea of a Universal Information Network

By Edward Franklin October 25, 2024Random Thoughts | Theories, Science | Technology

We live in an age where information is king. We store it in hard drives, books, and the cloud, constantly seeking ways to expand our storage capacity and access data…

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…

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…