Much like functionalism and economics, evolution – and especially evolutionary sociology like sociobiology – is frequently co-opted not as an explanatory model, but as a justification for someone’s […]
economics / love / relationships
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Sometimes a logical fallacy isn’t a fallacy when you’re talking about human interactions
The “sunk cost fallacy” (explanation here) is often held up as one way that normally rational people fall prey to silly, silly irrationality. And along those same lines, […]
economics
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An open letter to “job creators”
After all the “business friendly reforms” we have in Ohio, why are my friends still losing jobs? If CEOs and CFOs (etc) are so concerned about cutting employee […]
economics
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Welcoming Our Robot Overlords (and how it’s not economic ruin)
The news of a teachable industrial robot that costs less than many cars doesn’t have to be scary. That’s for the same reason why outsourcing isn’t necessarily scary. […]
economics / health
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Priorities: Money, Mouth. Literally.
While eating at a local employer’s place of business – one large enough to have a cafeteria – I saw all of the "get healthy" intiatives. They encourage […]
economics / society
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An open letter to rich business owners
Dear wealthy people who are threatening to cut wages, add surcharges, and cut hours because you think healthcare reform might cost you more money: I accept that you’re […]