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When did we find what glue? We start a look at the science of stickiness with a quick historical overview, and a nifty trick with phonebooks. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here are a couple of videos from the MythBusters on intermeshed phonebooks. They’ve both got the same name, but are …

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Capitalism vs socialism vs communism vs robots! We compare the three best known economic systems, and take a look at how AI is changing what jobs you can get. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here are some articles on the impact of AI on employment. The Impact of AI on Job …

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What makes a nation wealthy? Time for a look at Adam Smith and his extraordinary book, “The Wealth of Nations.” Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here’s a video and an article about Adam’s Smith’s nifty book. Adam Smith Tercentenary | The Wealth of Nations The Wealth of Nations And here’s a …

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What if wealth is more than gold and silver? Let’s have a gander at the physiocrats, a French movement that considered farming to be more important than gold. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here’s an article about the Physiocrats. The Physiocrats Here’s something on hunter gather energy use and food intake. …

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Folk tales and freaky finance Let’s find out how Halloween makes money. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here are a couple of articles and a video on the economics of pumpkin farming. The economics of pumpkin patches The Economics of Pumpkin Patches | YouTube Halloween Pumpkins: A Booming Farm Business And …

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Economics, confusion, and the Dutch puzzle We start our look at the theory of economics, even though, or perhaps because, we don’t get it. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here’s a link to the episode in which we take a closer look at how the Dutch became a world power. Ep417: …

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420 for the money A quick look at the business of marijuana. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here’s an article on the challenges marijuana businesses face. Why weed companies can’t make any money Here’s a video about starting a marijuana business in Oregon state. So you want to start a cannabis …

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