Malcolm watched out the window of the carriage as the gas lamps that lined the streets began to be lit, illuminating the city with cones of warm light. Upper Elysia was kept immaculate by the small army of guarantee workers in grey robes. They kept their heads low, scrubbing at masonry and picking up cigarette… Continue reading IX Malcolm
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How to be a Happy Sisyphus
This story is old enough that I finally feel comfortable enough sharing it. Sometimes it feels like I am cursed. I have a disease known as Ehlers Danlos III, which affects connective tissue, making it weaker. It isn't all downsides, as my extremely elastic nature has likely saved me from broken bones on more than… Continue reading How to be a Happy Sisyphus
King Midas and the True Nature of Money
I am going to tell you a famous story from Greek mythology that helps illuminate the truth of money. King Midas one day saved the son of Dionysus, one of the major gods[1]. In order to show his thanks to the King, Dionysus offered to grant Midas a single wish. Midas, being covetous by nature,… Continue reading King Midas and the True Nature of Money
Of Money
It is often said that money is the root of all evil. Let us then try to imagine a world where it doesn't exist. Right now, every day, you interact with millions upon millions of people who are just as unaware of you as you are of them. The simplest product you could possibly… Continue reading Of Money
Homo Economicish 