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The Scientific Worldview


Sep 16, 2024

This episode features: 

-Are labor unions bad?

-How should we respond to AI generated art?

-Why do we use high fructose corn syrup instead of sugar?

-Why does the price of everything end with 99?

-Why do people tip more than they used to?

-Why do so many products have extra fees? (“Service fee”, “convenience fee” etc.)

-How do department stores trick you into feeling like you're getting a great deal?

-Should we stifle innovation in order to protect jobs?

-Is free trade good?

-Why do we have tariffs?

-Why does the government cater to special interest groups?

-What is a cartel?