Property and the Origin of Wealth At the outset, it is important to understand that property, as we know it today, has not always existed. In early human history, land, resources and property were common assets, without fixed boundaries or personal ownership. The concept of private property has developed over time and is not a given; it is rather a social…
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Work for all provides a more stable, state-regulated mixed economy
Work for all is the goal society must have. Brilliant text on the benefits of full employment and its positive side effects. Niklas Blomqvist questions the idea that the market itself can create full employment. For example, Blomqvist points out that attempts to follow this path in the last thirty years have not produced the desired results. He emphasizes that work for…
Normal to not always have maximum happiness
Happiness is like the weather – a constant alternation between sunny days and rainy moments. It is normal not to always feel happy, and this is where psychology's perspective on happiness becomes valuable. Here are some ideas for navigating through life's different stages and increasing your chances of feeling joy. Acceptance instead of happiness…
Life is the meaning of life
Life itself is the meaning of life and not just my own life but all life and the preservation of this in as peaceful and pleasant a way as possible is the meaning of life. Of course, we will be happier in a more equal and libertarian and more empathetic world than today's. Working for a better society makes us…
The beauty requirements for women are strict
Beauty requirements for women to be thin are deeply rooted in society. It also has financial consequences for the individual women. Studies show that overweight or obese women are paid less than their thinner counterparts because of our beauty standards. At the same time, there is little difference in pay between obese and non-obese men. This wage penalty for women…
The people need both the middle class and the working class
Are you part of the middle class and feel like your job doesn't really make a difference? Don't worry, you're not alone in that feeling. But here comes something that might make you think again. We've heard that some experts believe it's time for the middle class to reassess its role…
Capital's robot slaves or freed angels
Will chips in the brain make us immoral robot slaves of capital or will it make us angels with free will? https://www.dn.se/kultur/linus-larsson-nar-chippet-togs-ut-ur-hennes-hjarna-blev-hon-en-annan Elon Musk's company Neuralink has received permission to experiment with brain implants on humans . This has raised questions and concerns among researchers. A 49-year-old woman in Australia talks about her experience of losing…