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Wars
Wars are expensive but good for the economy. But, in the short term they generate spending and put people to work. They give an immediate bump to the economy and then have long lasting negative effects like increased debt and long term liabilities in terms of things like health care and pensions. ItRead more
Wars are expensive but good for the economy. But, in the short term they generate spending and put people to work. They give an immediate bump to the economy and then have long lasting negative effects like increased debt and long term liabilities in terms of things like health care and pensions. It would be much more efficient to use money spent on war for long term infrastructure than to make something that is blown up.
See lessPrison Life
I can’t speak to exactly what it’s like for an inmate, but as a correction officer, anytime I come across this question I always answer with “it’s not what you think”. Pretty much every depiction you see in the media are sensational versions of what it really is. Even the shows like Lockup show offiRead more
I can’t speak to exactly what it’s like for an inmate, but as a correction officer, anytime I come across this question I always answer with “it’s not what you think”. Pretty much every depiction you see in the media are sensational versions of what it really is. Even the shows like Lockup show officers and inmates posturing for the cameras. Stuff like rape and violence are clearly a part of it, but it’s not as frequent as one would imagine. The weak will get exposed and extorted but for the most part of it, it can be described as an extended period of boredom with moments of terror.
See lessThe power of storytelling in business
Stories appeal to the emotional part of our minds which tends to influence our decision making. Consumers basically use more of their emotions when purchasing goods than the information about the goods themselves. This is because it is easier for people to remember stories than facts. Telling storieRead more
Stories appeal to the emotional part of our minds which tends to influence our decision making. Consumers basically use more of their emotions when purchasing goods than the information about the goods themselves. This is because it is easier for people to remember stories than facts. Telling stories about your business makes your customers feel drawn to your business and it gives them a sense of belonging.
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