Tag: Economics
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Minecraft
I went to see Minecraft and couldn’t help noticing a pattern in recent blockbusters—from Mario Bros. and Everything Everywhere to Spider-Man, Ghostbusters, and The Batman: every character is hustling, struggling, or just scraping by. It signals how economic precarity has been normalized in American storytelling—and not just in dramas or indie films, where you’d expect…
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Tech-Economics-Values
Rethinking the Relationship Between Technology, Economics, and Values Introduction: In today’s fast-paced world, the interplay between technology, economics, and societal values shapes the trajectory of our global landscape. However, an examination of this relationship reveals a complex web of influences. This essay delves into the intricate connections between technology, economics, and values, challenging conventional wisdom…
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The Casino Economy
The Casino Economy: Unraveling the Impacts and Gamifying a Transition Introduction: The concept of a casino economy is a multifaceted one that encompasses both financial implications and its effects on labor markets. Not only does it involve the evaporation of trillions from public equity markets, but it also disrupts neighboring businesses by drawing labor supply…
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“Expired: Offer a service, create a product”.
The meme “Expired: Offer a service, create a product. Tired: Make as much profit and do what’s arguably legal. Wired: artificially change the price of a security with the intent to make a profit. Galaxy Brain: Launder Saudi oil Billions and exit through IPO that offloads companies on suckers” highlights the evolution of unethical business…