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The weakness that strengthens our rules
Rules are useful in even the simplest of societies… but what if they go against our interest?
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The value of everything
We non-accountants love pointing the finger at accountants for knowing the cost of everything, and the value of nothing. But are we as concerned with…
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Why the warm glow needs fuel
Have we humans evolved a ‘noble’ form of motivation that stands apart from a baser, grubbier version?
Jun 26
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The dead that barely matter
It is not only the value of a life that is hard to determine – so is the significance of a death: some deaths provoke outrage, while others, just as…
Jun 19
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Limited incentives for unlimited motivation?
Would a world without billionaires really look just like it looks now, only without billionaires?
Jun 12
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Zigging to the bottom
How can a free, competitive market collapse into every player offering the same unsatisfactory offer? A story of three proverbs
Jun 5
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Give me strength!
There is a limit to our physical capacity, but how close can we get to it… and how do we tap into our reserves?
May 29
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The price of a principle
When we make a purchase, we often pay a surcharge for our principles. But how much precisely we are willing to spend on them is a mystery – even to…
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