A Different Analysis of Risk vs. Reward

Here is a fascinating, if not scary, view of why we take certain risks in life.

Signs You're Living Beyond Your Means

Speaking of budgets, here is a glimpse into pitfalls that lay ahead. Don't say nobody warned you!

Is Privacy Still Old School?

There is a constant generational argument on whether privacy matters. Here is another viewpoint.

Labor 2

One last thought....

Labor

Here is an amusing essay on the labor market from Anthropologist David Graeber. It  has caused a minor viral reaction on the web. See what you think, then read the follow up from The Economist.

One Last Olympic Thought

Couldn't resist this one.

It's All About Demand for Stuff... Or Is It?

It's All About Demand for Stuff... Or Is It?
Check out this couple's vision of their dream home. What do you think?

Another View On the Legalization of Marijuana

For those of you who did not do this as a PiG topic, this is one of the big issues of our day. Read this opinion piece about legalizing "weed".

The Road to Success Begins Here....

I came across this and thought it offered great insight. It is a concept that often does not get "taught" but lectured in one form or another. No one wants to be lectured to, so we often do not listen. Take a look, what do you think?

Politically Correct Meets the First Amendment

The First Amendment is under fire with both sides claiming to be protected by the First Amendment. Read this and you try to figure it out.

Ooooooh no! Not Oreos!!

I always referred to Oreos as one of the three primary food groups (the other two are bacon and whip cream). I may have to rethink this after reading the latest research!

Show Me the #

When they say its not about the money, its usually about the money. Read this article about a thorn in big business' side.

Stop, Its Against the Law!

Government is supposed to help give structure for the society "we" would like to live in. The only problem is "we" have a lot of ideas about how "we" should live. Analyzing this competition of ideas or interests is the core of this course. Read this article. Are we closer to a clear definition of what "we" want society to look like or is it something else?

Half of the Secret to Happiness

We spoke, ok, I have spoken often this year about two requirements to a happy life. Emotional flexibility and financial flexibility. Here is a short cut to maintaining financial flexibility.

Living With Less

Here is an alternative to minimalist. Function over stuff! Read the article and then be sure to watch the video about his apartment.

What is the Sequester?

This is the hot economic and political news of today. Use this to get up to speed.

"Only in New York"

The article says "Only in New York" what do you think?

Storms - The New Normal

A "hundred year storm" is a storm that is so severe it is only supposed to happen once every hundred years...or so.  Clearly, this is not a reliable description anymore. Read this to see what the government says about how it may affect our country.

FACEbook

No, it is not a typo. As Facebook seeps further and further into the fabric of our lives and business, I thought the intersection of privacy and profit made for an interesting article. Read this and tell me what you think.

Stop, Its Against the Law!

Government is supposed to help give structure for the society "we" would like to live in. The only problem is "we" have a lot of ideas about how "we" should live. Analyzing this competition of ideas or interests is the core of this course. Read this article. Are we closer to a clear definition of what "we" want society to look like or is it something else?