Irrational media are usually (simply) consumer platforms, as the content shared via irrational media cannot be rationally contextualized. [1] Since there is no agreed-upon (and shared) meaningful context available, content is normally simply consumed without being interpreted as appropriate (or inappropriate), simply because irrational media do not provide any context for such kinds of evaluations.… Continue reading Kleinanzeigen (a German term for “classified ads” [in English] ) as “Consumer Platform”
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Popular Populism + Popularity Platforms
This week I will offer a little change of pace (and not merely because of a perceived lack of Ps). The other day (actually evening), I attended a “popular music” concert. How do I know it was “popular” music? By paying attention to the extremely quasi-woke Boomer radio station I regularly listen to (which is… Continue reading Popular Populism + Popularity Platforms
Supply, Demand and Making or Creating Meaning
If someone knocks on my door and / or rings my doorbell only to tell me they want to offer me new and improved meaning I will probably tell them to go … do something else. I don’t need or want any interruptions in my life, thank you very much. I want to move forward,… Continue reading Supply, Demand and Making or Creating Meaning
Human Resources are the Disconnect at the Intersection of Do-It-Yourself and Highly Regulated Markets
First, I would like to acknowledge the influence of the No Agenda podcast in contributing significantly to the conversation concerning the concept of “human resources“. In contrast, my own very lethargic enthusiasm for the topic has apparently taken many decades to crystallize and it was indeed not until I was actively pondering last night that… Continue reading Human Resources are the Disconnect at the Intersection of Do-It-Yourself and Highly Regulated Markets
A New Kind of Market Failure?
“Market Failure” is commonly thought of as something that goes wrong with the way normal (“free”) markets work. There are actually a lot of assumptions made about how such markets work normally, and many of these are so illusory that it seems amazing anyone would ever pay any attention to what any economist says —… Continue reading A New Kind of Market Failure?
Free Speech & Market Speech
I have been mulling over one of my long-held beliefs a lot lately … and the big puzzle for me is: why do so few people get it? I think the answer is a combination of several things — and that is a big part of why it seems to be complex, not simple, not… Continue reading Free Speech & Market Speech
Supply, Demand, Natural Language & Free Markets — Some Preliminary Thoughts & Ideas
Many if not most — or even all? — (educated) people have probably heard of supply and demand before — and perhaps also that they are the basic building blocks of free markets. Likewise, many may be familiar with the expression “supply creates its own demand” (which is a sort of shorthand for views expressed… Continue reading Supply, Demand, Natural Language & Free Markets — Some Preliminary Thoughts & Ideas
It’s Time to Roll up Our Sleeves
As we gradually approach the season of Greensleeves, we worry more and more about our Greenbacks. ja ja ja jetzt wird wieder in die Hände gespuckt, wir steigern das Bruttosozialprodukt Geier Sturzflug, “Bruttosozialprodukt” But before I get all “real world” on you, let me quickly mention something that apparently actually happened IRL — it seems… Continue reading It’s Time to Roll up Our Sleeves
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