Podcasts about marginal utility

Khe Hy of Rad Reads and The Examined Life Podcast joins to discuss the pursuit of meaningful wealth by balancing money, time, and happiness.   Listen now and learn: Why not all hours are valued equally and the importance of aligning activities with true life purposes How the value of money diminishes as wealth growths The issue with retirement planning that focuses too much on trading time today for more time later   Visit www.TheLongTermInvestor.com for show notes, free resources, and a place to submit questions.   (06:18) The Value of Time (10:12) Diminishing Returns of Money and Marginal Utility (14:38) Balancing Financial Independence and Time (20:34) Questioning Financial Independence Conventional Wisdom (31:36) The Scarcity Mindset and Non-Money Fears  

The Kansas City Chiefs won last year's Super Bowl (LVII) and another just a few years before in 2020. The San Francisco 49ers last won a championship in 1995. In this short bonus episode, Mark Riepe shares his insights on how a concept from 18th-century mathematician Daniel Bernoulli might speak to our perceptions of utility, or emotional benefit, even regarding a team's preparation for a championship game.Financial Decoder is an original podcast from Charles Schwab. For more on the series, visit schwab.com/FinancialDecoder.If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts.Important DisclosuresThe information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision.  All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions. Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness, or reliability cannot be guaranteed.  Examples provided are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be reflective of results you can expect to achieve.Past performance is no guarantee of future results.All corporate names and market data shown above are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation, offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Supporting documentation for any claims or statistical information is available upon request.Please note that this content was created as of the specific date indicated and reflects the author's views as of that date. It will be kept solely for historical purposes, and the author's opinions may change, without notice, in reaction to shifting economic, business, and other conditions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab & Co.(0224-JN9Y)

The Kansas City Chiefs won last year's Super Bowl (LVII) and another just a few years before in 2020. The San Francisco 49ers last won a championship in 1995. In this short bonus episode, Mark Riepe shares his insights on how a concept from 18th-century mathematician Daniel Bernoulli might speak to our perceptions of utility, or emotional benefit, even regarding a team's preparation for a championship game.Financial Decoder is an original podcast from Charles Schwab. For more on the series, visit schwab.com/FinancialDecoder.If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts.Important DisclosuresThe information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision.  All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions. Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness, or reliability cannot be guaranteed.  Examples provided are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be reflective of results you can expect to achieve.Past performance is no guarantee of future results.All corporate names and market data shown above are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation, offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Supporting documentation for any claims or statistical information is available upon request.Please note that this content was created as of the specific date indicated and reflects the author's views as of that date. It will be kept solely for historical purposes, and the author's opinions may change, without notice, in reaction to shifting economic, business, and other conditions.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab & Co.(0224-JN9Y)

Is the age-old adage "money can't buy happiness" really true? Recent scientific research challenges this notion. It's not about the amount of money you have; it's about how you use it. In this enlightening episode, we delve into three proven strategies, backed by scientific findings, that can genuinely maximize your happiness: 1. Buy Time, Not Just Things Science: Research by Harvard Business School's Michael Norton and Ashley Whillans reveals that investing in time-saving services, such as hiring help for household chores, significantly boosts overall happiness. It helps shield us from the time-famine of modern life. "Spending money on time-saving purchases has similar benefits for happiness as having more money," notes Whillans. 2. Invest in Experiences, Not Possessions Science: While material possessions provide fleeting joy, investing in experiences can bring enduring happiness. According to Norton, experiences offer happiness at multiple stages: you anticipate them, enjoy them, and create lasting memories. Studies show that shared experiences with loved ones can significantly elevate happiness levels. 3. Spend Money on Others Science: The act of giving can lead to increased happiness, regardless of your income. One study even found that people who bought coffee for others, including strangers, reported feeling happier afterward than those who bought coffee for themselves. As Norton suggests, the key factor is sharing these experiences with others. In the grand scheme of things, accumulating more possessions may not necessarily make you happier. The concept of Marginal Utility, derived from economic theory, highlights that the satisfaction we gain from each additional unit of consumption decreases over time. Striking a balance between sharing and self-indulgence is essential for a holistic approach to wealth and happiness. Would you like to explore these strategies further and understand how to apply them to your financial plan? Let's discuss this during our next meeting. As we journey into 2024, let's use the science of happiness to make it a year filled with fulfillment and joy. Tune in now to uncover the secrets of how money can indeed buy happiness!

UK retail sales volumes were weak in December. Consumer rebellion over profit-led inflation pushed consumers into buying earlier when discounts were on offer, and simply refusing to consume when prices were higher. Online retail also slowed, but fared a lot better than in person retail. Elsewhere German producer prices continued in deflation in December.

Have you ever savored the first bite of your favorite ice cream?  That moment when the world fades away, and all that exists is pure delight. You think to yourself, "This is it, the pinnacle of happiness." But here's the kicker – that ecstasy doesn't last. As you take bite after bite, the magic starts to wane. It goes from pure joy to just good, then decent, and eventually, you're left feeling not so great. Sound familiar? That phenomenon you experience while indulging in your beloved ice cream is a fundamental economic concept known as Marginal Utility. And believe it or not, it extends way beyond dessert.  It applies to money too. Think about all those times you've fallen into the same trap, chasing more and more without ever finding lasting satisfaction. We've all been there, dedicating countless hours to amassing wealth, thinking it'll bring us endless security, freedom, and happiness. But let's pause for a moment. What if, instead of this relentless pursuit, we aimed for something different? What if we sought out that sweet spot – the point of having just enough? You see, I've had the privilege of learning from countless individuals what "enough" genuinely means. It's not about realizing it when it's too late; it's about grasping it now and living a more fulfilling life. Join us on the next episode of Money Therapy, where we dive into the art of mastering money, finding your "enough," and unveiling the path to lasting happiness.

This week's edition of Flashback Friday is from episode 425 published last 13 October 2014. On today's Creating Wealth Show, host Jason Hartman talks to financial maven and author, Bill Bonner, about his new book, Hormegeddon, how to create money out of thin air, the situation in Japan and whether you really can have too much of a good thing. Bill's company, Agora Financial, is a leading marketplace for advice and talking points about everything to do with investing so he's perfectly placed to assist those looking to increase their investment prowess. Ahead of the interview, Jason addresses the Elon Musk announcement of semi-autonomous cars and their inevitably disruptive impact on everything – including real estate. Key Takeaways: – The title for Bill Bonner's latest book, Hormegeddon, comes from the term for specific biological experiments which went awry: hormesis. – With many of these things they can start out as beneficial but the more you use them, the more issues arise. – The notion of creating money is so difficult for even experts to understand – how can real money be created from absolutely nothing? From thin air? – The trade of the decade assessment is not a prediction; it's all about analysing what's up and what's down. – The situation that Japan is currently in is terrible, and it doesn't look to be improving in the immediate future. – Indeed, there's every possibility that the US could follow suit and end up in a similar situation to Japan, especially with ever-increasing Chinese trade agreements using Chinese currency clauses. – One potential option could be ‘direct monetary funding' which is the act of giving money, rather than lending it, in an attempt to bring the economy back up by consumer spending. – If you borrow money long-term for real estate purposes and it's on a low-rate basis, inflation can eventually come along and pay off your debt for you. – Too much of a good thing is only too much. We view security as a good thing, but consider the money the Germans were spending on their own security during the war and that just can't be justifiable. – Declining marginal utility is where you invest too much into one thing and it all backfires. – Decades ago, the huge houses used to be owned by people who made things and had a real role in society and manufacturing; now they're just owned by hedge-fund guys. – With all of the technological advances now occurring, this is an amazing time to be alive. – Agora exists as a marketplace to collect together everyone's questions and answers about investing because no one knows who's going to have the right answer. – For more information, head to www.AgoraFinancial.com or for an entertaining read, check out www.DailyReckoning.com   Tweetables We spent 200,000 developing our sentiments and our bodies as humans, but now we're so unequipped to deal with quantitative easing. Empires get to impose their currency, but over time, they lose that ability – the dollar could seriously fall.   Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

Reflections on 2022, thoughts on time, and ideas / goals for 2023.

Corwin and Josh talk about: - Finishing the Wild Card round wrap-up - Early goings of the Division Series - Scott Servais bringing in Robbie Ray - Jeff Passan's Ben Verlander comments - The marginal utility of steroids when it comes to home run distance - Davante Adams - Quarter-season quick recap of the NFL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB0f_cTSDZ23VvRvqdNMyxw Website: https://juicingthenumbers.transistor.fm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuicingPod Email: juicingthenumbers@gmail.com Swag: https://teespring.com/juicing-the-numbers-swag Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Dg2dIrbPNoQpSRQKWHZCG

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In this episode, we'll analyze a card-counting game called The Devil's Card Game. This exercise can teach us many key concepts related to economics, investor and market psychology, and probability. The game goes like this: suppose we have 11 cards in front of us: 10 “double” cards and 1 “devil” card. The “double” cards all have a 2 written on them. The “devil” card has 1/2048 written on it. The cards are thoroughly shuffled, and we get to pick them one by one. So, we know all the cards in the deck, but we don't know which *order* we'll get them in. All possible orders are equally likely. And there's no “replacement”; once we pick a card, it's put aside, NOT returned back to the deck. So, each time we draw a “double”, the odds of the next card also being a “double” could go down. We start with $1M. Each time we pick a card, our money gets multiplied by the number written on the card. So, if we get a “double” card, our money doubles. And if we get the “devil” card, our money gets divided by 2048. At any time, we're free to stop picking cards and walk away with whatever money we have. What should our strategy be for playing this game? When should we walk away? Some questions to ponder: 1) Does it matter whether the initial $1M is our own hard earned money or “house” money? 2) Would our strategy for playing the game change if the initial sum were $1 instead of $1M? 3) If our sole objective were to maximize the *expected value* of the money we walk away with, what strategy would we play? 4) If we were to play this game in real life, would we adopt “expectation maximization” as our strategy? 5) How does the game look from the standpoint of our counter-party? Is it more favorable to them or us — assuming the initial $1M comes from us? 6) How do we expect most market participants to play this game? Would they use a strategy different from ours? 7) Extending the game: What if we could decide *how much* to bet on each card just before drawing it? In this case, only the portion of money that we bet is multiplied by the card we draw. Any “un-bet” money stays intact. Some key concepts we can learn from this exercise: 1) The “House Money” effect, 2) “Prospect Theory” and Loss Aversion, 3) The Marginal Utility of money, 4) Expectation Maximization, 5) Expected Utility Maximization, 6) Kelly Style Betting, 7) Markowitz Style Betting, 8) The fundamentals of Card Counting, etc. Download the Callin app for iOS and Android to listen to this podcast live, call in, and more! Also available at callin.com

Customer experience is like drinking tequila shots. A couple will increase your happiness, but a dozen will not. When does brand experience become too much — and therefore detrimental? In this episode, we hear from Tyler Meema, Director of Client Success at Wealthsimple, about the creation of the client delivery curve framework to track CX equilibrium.  Join us as we discuss: Brands and diminishing marginal utility Why automation for the sake of automation is bad Tracking opposing metrics to ensure equilibrium Focusing on business outcomes instead of the “surprise and delight” trap  Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: The Effortless Experience by Matthew Dixon  High Output Management by Andrew Grove  Setting the Table by Danny Meyer   To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for Now Brands Talk in your favorite podcast player.

The Delphi Podcast Host and GP of Delphi Ventures Tom Shaughnessy sits down with Haseeb Querishi, managing partner at Dragonfly Capital, a cross-border crypto venture fund. The two have a philosophical discussion on the topic of decentralization, covering its core purpose, the costly trade-offs, the declining marginal utility of pursuing decentralization and much more! We would like to thank our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Kava: Kava connects the world's largest cryptocurrencies on DeFi's most trusted platform. Mint stablecoins, lend, borrow, earn and swap safely across the top crypto assets with a simple user experience and the confidence of institutional-grade security. To learn more visit kava.io Celo: Celo is a mobile-first platform that makes financial dApps and crypto payments accessible to anyone with a mobile phone. Celo supports over 1000 projects who are everyday building applications and issuing digital currencies from 100+ countries around the world. Learn more at Celo.org.  Every Delphi Podcast is dropped first as a video interview for Delphi Digital Subscribers. Our members also have access to full interview transcripts. Join today to get our interviews, first. Show Notes: (00:00:00) – Introduction. (00:03:32) – Overview of Dragonfly Capital.  (00:04:05) – Inspiration for the post “Why Decentralization Isn't as Important as You Think”. (00:06:07) – Haseeb's stance on decentralization.  (00:08:37) – Haseeb's thoughts on progressive decentralization. (00:11:02) – The purpose of decentralization. (00:13:00) – Haseeb's thoughts on quantifying decentralization. (00:15:46) – What if Vitalik kept control of Ethereum.  (00:18:50) – The decentralization trade-off for layer-1s.  (00:25:04) – Why projects cannot compete on being decentralized.  (00:29:18) – Censorship on layer-1s.  (00:31.01) – Adverse situations with nation-states. (00:37:21) – The declining marginal utility of being decentralized. (00:41:09) – Haseeb's thoughts on decentralization bringing in more human capital.  (00:43:44) – Helping a team navigate decentralization as a VC. (00:46:15) – The part incentives play in decentralization.   (00:49:37) – How Haseeb would structure a DAO. (00:53:33) – Haseeb's thoughts on mass governance. (00:57:07) – Judging founders as an investor.  (01:01:13) – What Tom disagrees with in Haseeb's post. (01:03:09) – Imagining decentralization in a world without governments. Resources: Haseeb's Twitter Dragonfly Capital Website Haseeb's Article on Why Decentralization Isn't as Important as You Think Jesse Walden's Article on Progressive Decentralization More Our Video interviews Can Be Viewed Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Yy99ZlQIX9-PdG_xHj43Q Access Delphi's Research Here: https://www.delphidigital.io/ Disclosures: This podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Digital may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token. Delphi's transparency page can be viewed here.  Music Attribution: Cosmos by From The Dust | https://soundcloud.com/ftdmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

CH1 Podcast Andrew Rouchotas on the Laura-Lynn Show Sept 10th 2021 EP106Today we review the Theory of Marginal Utility. We illustrate how Justin Trudeau is politically in the margin. His rhetoric is completely unhinged and is representative of dangerous and vile hate speech inciting violence.Podcast available on all of your favourite podcast platforms (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, etc). You can also listen to the podcast in your browser directly from the CH1.ca platform.Podcast NotesTrudeau Stacks Senate – https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/five-new-senators-appointed-1.6122627Whats after COVID – Harvard Medical School and Epidemiologist Dr Martin Kuldorff – https://fee.org/articles/harvard-epidemiologist-says-the-case-for-covid-vaccine-passports-was-just-demolished/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit andrewrouchotas.substack.com

In episode 6, we introduced the distinction between money and fiat currency, discussing what gives the dollar – or any fiat currency – its value. Now, we continue that conversation discussing additional characteristics of money, and illustrate how a false definition of money can lead to a corrupt state that wields blank checks.

Two of the world's leading Austrian economists, Dr. Per Bylund & Dr. Walter Block, school us in Advanced Austrian Economics. This episode assumes the viewer has some background knowledge of the field. Topics covered include the Evenly Rotating Economy (ERE), the Law of Marginal Utility, High vs. Low Time Preference & it's cultural implications, Monopoly & Competition, the Nature & Role of the Firm, & Automation. *(If you're new to Austrian economics, episode 68 will serve as a solid primer to this more advanced discussion)*

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In this episode I talk a little bit about Comcast's Data Caps, their removal of the caps during the Coronavirus pandemic, the economic theory of marginal utility, and what economic implications we can draw from them.

In this episode, we talk about the "Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility" and how it applies to inky savagery. Thanks to my sponsor Pen Chalet for sponsoring this episode! Check them out at: www.penchalet.com and click the "radio/podcast" logo to enter password "penboyroy" for exclusive discounts!  Be well. Be safe. Stay Inky.

Morgan Nitz speaks with Kimmel Center Jazz artist-in-residence Immanuel Wilkins about his musical journey and collaboration-in-progress with David Dempewolf of Marginal Utility and New York photographer Rog Walker.

Morgan Nitz speaks with Kimmel Center Jazz artist-in-residence Immanuel Wilkins about his musical journey and collaboration-in-progress with David Dempewolf of Marginal Utility and New York photographer Rog Walker.

Ga Hee Park was born in Seoul and is currently based in New York. She received her BFA from the Tyler School of Art and an MFA from Hunter College. She is a recipient of a 2016 Dedalus Foundation Fellowship and has had solo exhibitions at Gallerie Perrotin (Seoul), Taymour Grahne (London), Motel Gallery (Brooklyn), Pioneer Works (Brooklyn) and Marginal Utility in Philadelphia. Group exhibitions include Gallerie Perrotin (Seoul), James Cohan Gallery (New York),  Marinaro Gallery (New York) and others. Her work has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, Artforum, Bomb Magazine, Art in Culture and Elle Korea. S&V is sponsored by the New York Studio School and Golden Paints.

What causes enduring unemployment? What are the impacts of housing booms and manufacturing decline on employment growth? How can we come up with potential solutions for rising healthcare costs? How should we reconcile normative judgments and empirical analysis in debates about issues like unemployment and healthcare?   An applied microeconomist, Prof. Matthew Notowidigdo studies a broad set of topics in labor and health economics using a variety of empirical approaches. In labor economics, his research has focused on understanding the causes and consequences of unemployment duration dependence (state dependence in unemployment), the incidence of local labor demand shocks, and the economic effects of unemployment insurance over the business cycle. One theme across all of these topics is using variation in local labor market conditions to inform economic theories and learn new facts about the labor market. Prof. Notowidigdo’s research in health economics focuses on the effects of public health insurance on labor supply, the effects of health on the marginal utility of consumption, and the effects of income on health spending. An important motivation for this line of research is to inform the design of public health insurance programs. Notowidigdo is a co-editor at the American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, an associate editor at the Quarterly Journal of Economics, and a faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economics Research (NBER). His co-authored paper that was published in the Journal of the European Economic Association, “What Good is Wealth without Health? The Effect of Health on the Marginal Utility of Consumption," won the association's 2014 Hicks-Tinbergen Medal, awarded to the most outstanding article published in the last two years. Before coming to Northwestern, Notowidigdo was the Neubauer Family Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

048 | Jeff from The Happy Philosopher joins us on the show to discuss the pursuit of happiness including how he reached a burn out point in his job as a radiologist and how his focus on happiness helped him find a path forward. In Today’s Podcast we cover: A discussion with Jeff from The Happy Philosopher An introduction to Jeff’s background story Jeff found himself burned out about four years into his full-time profession and he was stressed out and anxious and just not happy He reached a breaking point where he discussed with his wife his plan for five more years of work He had shortened his “prison sentence” but hadn’t made his “cell any more comfortable” (we discussed suicide in the episode and Jeff asked that we include a phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) He couldn’t wait five years to be happy – he had to experiment now to find that happiness Was there something about his job that led him to this breaking point or was it that he hadn’t found what made him happy? Early Retirement Extreme was mind-blowing for him intellectually and led him to FI How medical professionals can feel “trapped” in their job because of sunk costs Did Jeff experience lifestyle inflation once he became a full-time physician? What did Jeff’s path out of burnout look like? How Jeff’s consumption of news led to much of his stress What else has Jeff cut out of his life? Happiness through subtraction Decluttering and getting rid of the negatives in your life Cutting down on commitments that aren’t necessary in our jobs and lives How Jeff pursued a job sharing part-time work during his peak earning years The Marginal Utility of Money and how your spending impacts your happiness The concept of trading your time for money How does Jeff approach how to spend money in his own life? The concept of utility versus value The importance of gratitude and how happiness is a skill Make a conscious decision to place a space between stimulus and response Hot Seat Questions Jeff suggests you experiment with cutting out alcohol entirely from your life for a set period of time as an experiment (Jeff also wanted us to mention:  "Anyone who is a heavy drinker should probably consult with a doctor or someone familiar with alcoholism and alcohol withdrawal before quitting cold turkey.") Links from the show: The Happy Philosopher Early Retirement Extreme Mr. Money Mustache Happiness Through Subtraction at Mad Fientist Alligators and Kittens at The Happy Philosopher The Power of No at The Happy Philosopher How Understanding the Marginal Utility of Money Will Make Your Happier at The Happy Philosopher How to Be The Happiest Person in the Room at 1500 Days 7 Ways to Be Insufferable on Facebook at Wait But Why Books Mentioned in the Show: 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo Your Money or Your Life

Pastor Joe preaches a stand-alone sermon on keeping a heart of gratitude toward's God!

This Ask Isaac episode is devoted to one single request: Please explain the theory of marginal utility and give a few practical examples. Through riddles and illustrations I try to make the ideas of value subjectivity and marginal utility easy to understand and recognize in everyday life. Got a question? Ask here: http://isaacmorehouse.com/ask-isaac/

In which Mike and Steve discuss the Abbott government's feelings on teaching kids to code, John Nash (1928-2015), Google getting sued by Oracle, Valve's amazing new Lighthouse tracking technology and Mike's personal experience with the Marginal Utility of Toddlers.

On today's Creating Wealth Show, host Jason Hartman talks to financial maven and author, Bill Bonner, about his new book,Hormegeddon, how to create money out of thin air, the situation in Japan and whether you really can have too much of a good thing. Bill's company, Agora Financial, is a leading marketplace for advice and talking points about everything to do with investing so he's perfectly placed to assist those looking to increase their investment prowess. Ahead of the interview, Jason addresses the Elon Musk announcement of semi-autonomous cars and their inevitably disruptive impact on everything – including real estate.   Takeaways – The title for Bill Bonner's latest book, Hormegeddon, comes from the term for specific biological experiments which went awry: hormesis. – With many of these things they can start out as beneficial but the more you use them, the more issues arise. – The notion of creating money is so difficult for even experts to understand – how can real money be created from absolutely nothing? From thin air? – The trade of the decade assessment is not a prediction; it's all about analysing what's up and what's down. – The situation that Japan is currently in is terrible, and it doesn't look to be improving in the immediate future. – Indeed, there's every possibility that the US could follow suit and end up in a similar situation to Japan, especially with ever-increasing Chinese trade agreements using Chinese currency clauses. – One potential option could be ‘direct monetary funding' which is the act of giving money, rather than lending it, in an attempt to bring the economy back up by consumer spending. – If you borrow money long-term for real estate purposes and it's on a low-rate basis, inflation can eventually come along and pay off your debt for you. – Too much of a good thing is only too much. We view security as a good thing, but consider the money the Germans were spending on their own security during the war and that just can't be justifiable. – Declining marginal utility is where you invest too much into one thing and it all backfires. – Decades ago, the huge houses used to be owned by people who made things and had a real role in society and manufacturing; now they're just owned by hedge-fund guys. – With all of the technological advances now occurring, this is an amazing time to be alive. – Agora exists as a marketplace to collect together everyone's questions and answers about investing because no one knows who's going to have the right answer. – For more information, head to www.AgoraFinancial.com or for an entertaining read, check out www.DailyReckoning.com   Tweetables We spent 200,000 developing our sentiments and our bodies as humans, but now we're so unequipped to deal with quantitative easing. Tweet this! Empires get to impose their currency, but over time, they lose that ability – the dollar could seriously fall. Tweet this!

From Man, Economy, and State, narrated by Jeff Riggenbach.

From Man, Economy, and State, narrated by Jeff Riggenbach.

From Man, Economy, and State. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach.