What is fair value price for a celebrity like Angelina Jolie? We analyze what lunch with Angelina Jolie would cost using demand and supply economics. Economics is certainly a lot more entertaining when Angelina Jolie is involved!
Stock Market Psychology – Why We Buy High and Sell Low
Why do we buy high and sell low? We examine the psychology behind the stock market that drive us to make bad trades. Once we understand these market psychology forces, we will be better equipped to counter its effects.
Why We Love Catgirls
Catgirls are women that look-like or remind you of cats. This could be achieved with simple makeup such as face-paint, costumes, and type of dress, or it could be captured in a woman’s mannerisms. What do you think of catgirls? Why are catgirls so appealing to some of us?
The Chinese Mother Style of Parenting – Good or Bad?
Are Chinese mothers superior? Is the Chinese mother style of parenting better than the Western mother style of parenting? I am a product of the Chinese mother school of hard knocks – here is my report.
The Apple – Symbol of Good or Evil?
The apple is rich in symbolism. However, is the apple a symbol of good or evil? We consider what the apple means and why it is so popular in our culture.
Is Facebook Good or Bad?
Facebook may seem like a simple, and useful application for staying connected with your friends and keeping them updated on your life. But there is a devil lurking behind Facebook’s placid facade. Is Facebook the devil in disguise? Why?
Break From the Pack
It is always popular to claim that we walk to our own beat. However, there are great costs to breaking from the pack. Here, we consider when we should break from the pack, how we can do it, and when we should do it.
Nasty People
Nasty people are commonly misunderstood. They usually get lumped into a single “nasty people” group and that is really unfortunate; for them, as well as for us. Here we reveal nasty people in all their pretty little colors.
Negative People – Dealing with Online Negativity
Online communities have many negative people. Negative people will often inundate you with criticism and sarcasm. Why are there so many negative people online? What do they gain from their online negativity? And how do we deal with these negative people?
The Forum Bully – Why Are There So Many Online Bullies?
Bullies are everywhere. Sadly, they seem to be a constant fixture in any social group, irrespective of age, occupation, education, or financial status. Online forums are common breeding grounds for bullies because their identity is hidden, and their bad behavior is often encouraged or rewarded. Here, we consider forum bullies and how to effectively deal with them.