Connecting the Dots Archive - Patrick Watson

Connecting the Dots Archive, May 2018

May 29, 2018

If You Want to Be Rich, Want Less

Our endless drive for more money, more stuff, and just generally “more” has turned into a vicious cycle of materialism.

May 22, 2018

Fear, Starbucks, and FDR

Financial markets move when humans (or machines programmed by them) decide to buy or sell. In theory, these decisions are rational, but in reality, they’re often driven by emotions.

May 15, 2018

Overheated Highways

This month, my wife and I drove from Austin to Memphis. Going across Arkansas on I-30 and I-40, the number of trucks seemed quite high.

May 8, 2018

Moving Millionaires

You’ve heard the old line about three kinds of falsehoods: lies, damned lies, and statistics. All three are easy to find on the Internet.

May 1, 2018

Capitalism Can’t Work Without Losers

Those who support free-market economics say it is the best, most efficient path to maximum prosperity for everyone.