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Manufacturers 1a. In regards to manufacturing table saws with the SawStop technology, the PTI argues, “The requirement would be too costly.” 1b. It would be expensive for both the consumer and the manufacturer to install the SawStop technology in all … Continue reading →

We tend to think that having more is better. Having a lot of options is supposed to be favorable over having few or no choices at all. However, consumer psychologists and economists argue that may not be the case. Manufacturers … Continue reading →

Does Money Actually Have Value?             Despite the control that it has over our everyday lives, it is unlikely that most people have actually ever contemplated the concept of money and how our banking system works. What is money and … Continue reading →

A Counter-Intuitive Approach to Making Complex Decisions Social psychologists studying human behavior and decision making found that “sleeping” on a decision is the best approach to making complex decisions. However, the authors acknowledged that literally going to sleep may not … Continue reading →

The Invention of Money             The entire banking system is one big agreement. Society determines what has value and how much things are worth. The American government decided that the dollar was to be used for the purpose of exchange … Continue reading →

My initial reaction to the Bush-Obama Morph was that it was crazy how much they looked alike in the middle picture. Upon discussing the image in class and learning about how my peers reacted, my initial reaction seemed silly and … Continue reading →