They say the more audacious the lie, the more people are likely to believe it. Combine this truism with the fact that human beings prefer to move in herds (i.e. “go with the flow”), and you have some pretty interesting societal norms that develop over time. Now add one more interesting factoid to the equation: […]
He helped the wretch rise to his feetWhen thrice had stumbled he;With a gentle pull on tattered rags,The bondsman made no plea. “Come now, poor soul; I’ll try to lead…”He whispered, almost cried—Yet cloudy orbs of muted thanksWas the wretch’s sole reply. I watched this scene from noisy crowd.The contrast was quite stark:Youth and age […]
Keynesian CHEAT SHEET: A short primer to help you translate articles when reading these esoteric phrases: “more help from the federal reserve will likely be needed …”Translation: “more heroine is likely needed to be injected into this man dying of a heroine overdose…” “the fed needs to do more stimulus…”Translation: “the us dept of money […]
