Boundless desires vs lack of ambition
One comment on a recent Conversation article about public housing says that “I don’t really want to live in a society where the government will… Read More »Boundless desires vs lack of ambition
Nicholas Sheppard
Would anyone admit to a desire for unlimited wealth, part 2
After posting my previous entry, wondering if anyone would admit to a desire for unlimited wealth, I realised that at least some people probably would… Read More »Would anyone admit to a desire for unlimited wealth, part 2
Would anyone admit to a desire for unlimited wealth?
Andrew McAfee’s More From Less (2019) doesn’t have a lot do with the theme of this blog, but it does offer a counterpoint to Tim… Read More »Would anyone admit to a desire for unlimited wealth?
Finding fun in overcoming obstacles
As restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic relax, I sometimes find myself missing the challenge of meeting them. I had gotten used to getting my… Read More »Finding fun in overcoming obstacles
Why would anyone invest in creating more work?
In writing about Tim Jackson’s Prosperity Without Growth earlier this week, I speculated that hoping for lots of work in healthcare, teaching, and other services… Read More »Why would anyone invest in creating more work?