Comments by "" (@b.questor) on "Econ Lessons" channel.

  1. More education can help people solve problems in many ways, including: Critical thinking: Education can help people learn to think logically and critically, and make independent judgments. Problem-solving skills: Education can help people develop the skills to understand and resolve problems. Decision-making: Education can help people make the right decisions and act when needed. Informed analysis: Education can help people rationally analyze problems and understand all aspects. Social and emotional skills: Education can help children develop social, emotional, cognitive, and communication skills. Career opportunities: Education can open the door to jobs, resources, and skills that help people thrive. Income: Education can lead to higher incomes and better working conditions. Health care: Education can lead to better access to health care. Sense of control: Education can give people a stronger sense of control over their lives. Education can also help create more peaceful and prosperous societies by preventing conflict, rebuilding social relations, and promoting women's participation. - Research Labs AI
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  2. No matter how low the price might be on an item if I don't have the money in my pocket, there is no deal.
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  3. Turn up the heat on a pot filled with politics and war and watch it boil down to economics.
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  4. The roadside sign read: Dollarization of Russia Ahead
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  5. Energy drink singles and beer multipacks? While there isn't a definitive answer proving a direct correlation between declining American alcohol consumption and high caffeine intake, research suggests that mixing caffeine with alcohol can lead to increased alcohol consumption due to caffeine masking the effects of intoxication, potentially causing people to drink more without realizing it; therefore, high caffeine consumption could be linked to higher, not lower, alcohol intake in some populations. Key points to consider: Masking effect: Caffeine can make people feel more alert even when intoxicated, leading them to underestimate their level of impairment and potentially drink more alcohol. Increased risk behaviors: Combining caffeine and alcohol can increase the risk of risky behaviors like binge drinking and driving under the influence. Research findings: Studies have shown a positive association between higher caffeine intake and increased alcohol consumption, particularly when caffeine is consumed alongside alcohol. - Research Labs AI
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  6. A vestigial tail: Were we left with sociopathology when the human brain shrank?
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  7. The teenage pregnancy rate in the United States has been declining for decades and reached a record low in 2022: 2022 rate The birth rate for females aged 15–19 was 13.5 per 1,000, a 3% drop from 2021. Causes The decline is attributed to more use of contraception and less sexual activity among teens. Trends by race and ethnicity The rate for non-Hispanic White teens was 9.1 per 1,000, while the rate for non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native, Hispanic, non-Hispanic Black, and non-Hispanic Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander teens was more than double that. Trends by state The rate varied by state, with New Hampshire having the lowest rate at 4.6 per 1,000 and Mississippi having the highest at 26.4 per 1,000. The United States still has one of the highest teen pregnancy rates among industrialized nations. However, the decline in teen pregnancy has been a public health success, as it means fewer teens are becoming parents before they want to. - Search Labs AI
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  8. Draft: Missile range limitations might correlate to Russian economic predictions. An economic collapse would eliminate the need for longer-range artillery.
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  9. Putin's rule will not be a golden age: Egoism, which is the philosophy of prioritizing one's self-interest, is generally considered to conflict with most major religions, as they typically promote altruism, compassion, and putting the needs of others before one's own; therefore, actively pursuing personal gain at the expense of others would be seen as going against religious teachings. Key points about this conflict: Core religious values: Most religions emphasize virtues like kindness, generosity, and selflessness, which directly contradict the idea of prioritizing only one's own needs and desires. Golden Rule: Many religions adhere to the "Golden Rule" principle of treating others as you would like to be treated, which is incompatible with egoistic behavior. Concept of sin: Many religions view excessive self-centeredness as a form of sin or moral failing. - Research Labs AI / Grammarly AI
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  10. The primary neurochemical involved in the reward of power that is known today is dopamine, the same chemical transmitter responsible for producing a sense of pleasure. Power activates the very same reward circuitry in the brain and creates an addictive “high” in much the same way as drug addiction. - The Conversation
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  11. Indigenous peoples might be decimated but cannot be defeated.
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  12. As Mark foretold...
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  13. Glory to Ukraine and Poland! Sister countries. May these historical battlegrounds find sovereign peace to the benefit of the global community.
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  14. Draft: Infrastructure upkeep fails in a wartime economy. Sanctions and limited resources exacerbate the dilemma, causing an eventual collapse.
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  15. Hollow products might be considered a step towards a narco-state.
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  16. A state of well-being.
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  17. I have my radar out about how a wartime economy and its aftermath affect the elderly.
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  18. In my experience, skip the gym after 2 pm. Sunrise folks have fewer issues.
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  19. Scary thought: The collective unconscious that arises from a culture of corruption.
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  20. I would like to see Claudia Sheinbaum and Kamala Harris show us the true art of the deal.
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  21. Curious that investing in rubles would get me about the same return as investing in Truth Social stock.
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  22. Putin: A man of principle on a path into the fallacies of his reasoning.
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  23. The Excitement-Interest Affect: Whatever is happening in the brain that causes brain activity to increase at a rate that is comfortable for us will trigger the 'Interest–excitement' effect. - Tim Hill Psychotherapy (Edited by Grammarly)
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  24. Single mothers raising children during the American Civil War era was considered a significant problem, primarily due to the large number of men who left to fight in the war, leaving women without a primary breadwinner and often struggling to support their children on their own, particularly in rural areas where economic opportunities were limited; this issue was especially prevalent among poor and working-class families. - Search Labs AI
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  25. What does it all mean? I have been looking for you since the recent internet interruption and loss of my algorithm. This afternoon, here you are as if it were meant to be. Thanks.
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  26. An apathetic definition of passivity: The convict whose greatest effort of the day is raising his feet as an orderly sweeps beneath his bed.
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  27. It might be said, "The end of despotism is when the people self-determine by necessity."
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  28. Here via portable solar panels.
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  29. Will 1 dollar = 100 rubles coincide with Truth Social penny stock?
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  30. Mr. Invincible will find himself sitting on a powder keg with an ever-shorter fuse.
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  31. A dropped US 'copper' penny is often not worth the effort to pick it up off the floor. 2.5% copper and 97.5% zinc (1982).
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  32. Kazakhstan is generally considered the richest country in Central Asia. I will want to take a closer look.
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  33. Some might learn from the New World that the sacrifice of blood need not determine whether the sun will rise anew.
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  34. As of January 1, 2024, there were about 41.1 million people receiving pensions in Russia, which is a decrease of over 5 million from five years ago. This represents 281 pensioners per 1,000 people in the population. The number of pensioners in Russia has been decreasing since 2019 when it was at its highest. The decrease is due to an increase in the retirement age. In 2019, the Russian government proposed raising the retirement age for men by five years and for women by eight years. However, after public protests, the government watered down the proposals to cap the women's retirement age at 60. These changes are being phased in gradually until 2028. The Pension Fund of the Russian Federation manages the pension system and pays pensions and social benefits to Russian citizens and citizens living abroad. - Research Labs AI
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  35. On target, I fully agree. Your perspective supports my writing. Teamwork saves lives.
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  36. 🤔 American dogs, especially those on a grain-free diet, eat better than I do.
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  37. Russia's Dilemma: The worst the credit risk, the less the prosperity.
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  38. God save us all from a culture of corruption.
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  39. In poor neighborhoods the further the houses are apart, the more peaceful the environment. Perhaps the opposite might be where wealthy urban apartment tower residences find comfort and security.
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  40. It seems natural that a culture of corruption cooks the books.
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  41. The man uses AI-augmented speeches and emails, but goes against the historicaly proven book on economy theory; go figure.
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  42. God forbid Super Trump arrives to rescue Putin's purse.
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  43. I learn as I write, to clarify: Subjectification has multiple definitions, including: A process of self-analysis: A process where a subject observes, analyzes, interprets, and recognizes themselves as a source of knowledge. A language change process: A process where a linguistic expression takes on meanings that convey the speaker's attitude or viewpoint. A process of becoming a subject: A process that involves both mastery and submission and requires vulnerability to others. To identify with a subject: To interpret something in terms of subjective experience. A double reference: A reference to the philosophical tradition and political subjection. A strategy that appeals to the speaker's authority: A strategy that uses the speaker's authority as a reason to believe a claim. The term "subjectification" was coined by Foucault and is derived from the word "subject" and the suffix "-edification". The earliest known use of the word was in 1880 by G. L. Turner. - Research Labs AI (edited by Grammarly)
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  44. Turkey's error, diverging from the current economic strategy.
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  45. Currently $196.23 (average) As of January 1, 2024, the average pension in Russia is approximately 20,800 Russian rubles per month, which translates to around $233 based on recent exchange rates. Source: Data from Statista. - Research Labs AI
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  46. Russia has a higher divorce rate than the United States, with 74% of marriages ending in divorce: Divorce rates in Russia have fluctuated over time, rising from 3.8 per 1,000 people in 1990 to a peak of 6.0 in 2002, before dropping to 4.2 in 2017. In the United States, the divorce rate is lower than the outdated statistic of 50%. However, the US still leads the world in marital splits. - Search Labs AI
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  47. The vast majority of drug users in Russia use drugs intravenously. Most people use heroin, although khanka, an opiate produced from poppy straw, and vint, a homemade amphetamine, are also used. - Human Rights Watch
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  48. True confession: I would want to protect my Russian bureaucratic career. But, my productivity will suffer in adverse conditions, particularly when I can no longer pay for food and am behind on rent.
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  49. Who can we blame for the out-of-control and encroaching crisis? Since the 1990s, both fatal overdoses linked to the abuse of clandestinely produced fentanyl and its analogs, as well as law enforcement encounters, have significantly increased and become increasingly deadly.
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  50. I imagine Mark on a book with his latest bestseller, "Adam Smith For The 21st Century"
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