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  • 4 Common Capitalism Myths Debunked

    4 Common Capitalism Myths Debunked0

    One of the most disappointing things I face as a college professor is the lack of understanding most students have regarding capitalism. The simple fact is, despite its importance to our daily lives, relatively few people have a strong grasp of what causes economic growth and why markets are so central to continuously rising standards

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  • Wolff’s ‘Fire and Fury’ Shows the Founders Were Right About the Presidency

    Wolff’s ‘Fire and Fury’ Shows the Founders Were Right About the Presidency0

    Michael Wolff’s new book Fire and Fury is an exposé of President Trump. If even half of it is true, it is hard to not feel disgusted and terrified. Those who work with Trump in the White House paint a portrait of a man who combines moral bankruptcy with off-the-charts stupidity. Apparently, our president is

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  • Why a ‘Loneliness Epidemic’ is Upon Us

    Why a ‘Loneliness Epidemic’ is Upon Us0

    “Our crowded, lengthy commutes are making us more lonely than ever”. “Eating alone is BAD for your health – especially if you’re a man, study shows”. “Japan’s solution to loneliness: virtual wives.” “Loneliness: a silent plague that is hurting young people most”. There is no lack of interest in the topic of loneliness, as these

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  • The Future Will Not Be Dull

    The Future Will Not Be Dull0

    As the current political and social transformations of the nation sets into place, and awareness of it is more and more realized, there is inevitably a psychological sense in many Americans that the changes are permanent. Many who feel this are those who have opposed them, and who have believed they had a stake in

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  • Could You Pass Thomas Edison’s Hiring Test? Probably Not.

    Could You Pass Thomas Edison’s Hiring Test? Probably Not.0

    The other day I stumbled across an exam compiled by the famous inventor Thomas Edison. The exam consisted of 146 questions and was used by Edison to screen applicants for executive positions in his laboratory. I began looking through the questions, and to my dismay, realized that I would have fared quite badly had I

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  • Child Sexbots and Dolls Probably Aren’t the Cure for Pedophilia

    Child Sexbots and Dolls Probably Aren’t the Cure for Pedophilia0

    Shin Takagi is a pedophile. He has never acted on his impulses, he told the Atlantic in a recent interview, but is attracted to children. This is a problem for Takagi. After reading the article, one senses that he feels an intense desire for minors but also believes children should be protected from people like

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