The Logic of Pride and Guilt: Why We Can't Have It Both Ways
If we refuse to feel guilty for our ancestors' misdeeds, we should also avoid feeling proud of their achievements. Selecting only the feelings we prefer lacks logical coherence.
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The Hidden Rule of Business: Why All Real Profit Comes from a "Monopoly"
Actual economic profit, which exceeds a normal return, stems from having some monopoly advantage. This could be a prime location, government protection, exclusive rights, or a strong brand. When profits persist, it usually indicates limited competition.
3 Heat Pump Myths That Need to Die
Heat pumps work well even in freezing weather, often cost less than people think, and can save you money over time. Let’s clear up some common myths that might be holding you back from making the switch.
Profitable Scarcity: How Capitalism Manufactures Shortages
Abstract Under capitalism, scarcity equals profit. Powerful companies use government to manufacture shortages, blocking competition to keep prices high and wages low. Why are medicines that people need to survive so expensive? Why don't more companies start selling them for less? And why is food so costly? A
The Final Three (10-12) Logical Fallacies You Should Know
Learn to challenge post hoc reasoning, appeal to ignorance, and bandwagon arguments. This will help you become a better critical thinker.
7-9 of 12 popular logical fallacies.
Spot hasty generalizations, red herrings, and circular reasoning. This helps you stay sharp in arguments and debates.
4-6 of 12 Popular Logical Fallacies
Master slippery slope arguments, appeals to authority, and emotional manipulation. These skills will boost your critical thinking.
1-3 of 12 popular logical fallacies
Learn to spot and defeat three common logical fallacies - ad hominem attacks, straw man arguments, and false dilemmas.
Why Big Things Don't Act Weird: How Quantum Entanglement Explains Our Normal World
Everything is made of quantum particles, but they constantly interact with the world. This process, called decoherence, hides their weirdness and makes things like cars and basketballs behave in a predictable way.
A Beginner's Guide to Call Options
Learn what call options are and how they function in the stock market. This straightforward guide explains how to buy call options, when to use them, and key points to remember before you begin trading.
A Simple Guide to Put Options: How to Protect Your Money in the Stock Market
A put option is a safety net for your stocks. It lets you sell at a set price, protecting you from a fall or even letting you profit from it.
How Quantum Mechanics Powers the Transistor
Transistors work because of quantum effects like tunneling and energy levels.
capitalism
The Reserve Army of Labor and How Central Banks Shape the Job Market
How interest rates shape unemployment, worker power, and job security, and why Fed policy decisions affect families far beyond the banking system.
Life
Why Capitalism Rewards, Why Relationships Suffer
Our capitalist economy rewards five narcissistic traits that help people make money and gain status. But these same traits destroy intimate relationships and leave partners feeling alone.
physics
History of Quantum Entanglement
Quantum entanglement, first described by Einstein and colleagues in 1935, puzzled scientists for decades. Schrödinger named it, Bell proved it, and Aspect confirmed it experimentally, leading to today's quantum revolution.
Sociology
Capitalism's Broken Promise
Capitalism crashes regularly, and every time it does, the government must step in to save it. It does not self-correct and fails repeatedly.
Life
How People Twist Arguments: Fallacies, Gaslighting, and Double Standards
People sometimes use tricks like false fallacies and gaslighting to "win" arguments. This post explains how these tactics work and how to recognize them so you can avoid getting pulled into unfair debates.
Science
Cars and Carbon Dioxide: How Much Are We Really Putting Into the Air?
Cars in the USA and Europe produce billions of tons of CO2 yearly. American vehicles average 27 mpg and emit 5.2 tons of CO2 per year, while European cars get 42 mpg and emit 1.8 tons annually.
Science
When Einstein Got It Wrong: The EPR Paradox and Quantum Entanglement
In 1935, Albert Einstein, along with Boris Podolsky and Nathan Rosen, published the EPR paper arguing that quantum mechanics was incomplete. Decades later, physicist John Bell and experimental scientists proved Einstein was wrong about "spooky action at a distance.”
Government
How Workers with Karl Marx, Stopped Britain from Helping the South and Saved the United States
During the U.S. Civil War, British leaders sought to support the Confederacy. However, Karl Marx and his working-class movement halted them by supporting President Lincoln, thereby altering the war's outcome.
Technical analysis
Understanding VWAP: A Guide for Stock Market Traders
VWAP shows the average stock price based on volume. Traders use it to find good entry and exit points and measure trade quality.
Alternative Energy
Net Zero Homes
Abstract Net-zero homes use solar panels to make electricity and batteries to store energy. They help people save money on bills and help protect the environment. What Is a Net-Zero Home? A net-zero home is a type of house that produces as much energy as it consumes, resulting in zero
Life
A Simple Approach to Learning a Foreign Language: Four Helpful Tactics
Abstract Four tactics for learning a language: read kids' books aloud, shadow TV shows, write daily, and use Duolingo. These methods help you practice all language skills effectively. Approach Learning a new language is one of the most valuable skills you can develop. However, many people find it challenging
Alternative Energy
Solar has just dealt a blow to coal, changing the game for Power Generation.
Abstract Solar and renewable energy now cost less than carbon sources, encouraging a growing global shift away from them. Introduction The global energy landscape is changing. Renewable energy sources have surpassed coal in electricity generation. What's driving this shift? Simple: Solar and batteries are now cheaper than fossil