Oaths and put options
Ironically, the people most willing to take oaths are the people who need them least. Because the values imbued in them already resonate with how these »
Selling used books is hard
As I'm getting ready to move, I've uncovered lots of books to get rid of. Because I can't stomach throwing books away, I'm trying my best »
Paying to reserve park space
Public parks are starting to allow people to pay to reserve grassy areas. While this helps solve the problem of limited supply, intuitively I feel like »
Avoid exacerbating tension when emotions are running high
While relationships take time to cultivate, unfortunately they can be destroyed in an instant. As graduation approaches, emotions are running high, and sadly, I've witnessed many »
Juggling rubber and glass
Life is a juggling acting, where the balls are made of rubber or glass. In other words, some will bounce back if you drop them and »
Coloring books for adults
People are craving new ways to unwind after work. After spending most of the day in front of a computer, people are looking for ways to »
Putting all of your cards in one wallet
Unfortunately, robbery is on the rise. If you're like most people, you carry all of your credit cards and IDs in your wallet. While convenient, this »
The internet is reinforcing political echo chambers
In theory, the internet should make it easier for readers to be exposed to views from across the political spectrum. But, because Facebook gets paid for »
Time is a great revealer
First impressions of people hard to shake, especially when they're bad. But, if you give people opportunities to prove themselves, they'll often surprise you. Hopefully, they »
Ransomware claims seem vulnerable to fraud
As ransomware has become increasingly prevalent, people have started taking out insurance policies to protect themselves. But, how do insurers guarantee that claims are genuine / authentic? »