Comments on Don't Feed the Animals: The Human Economy

As a side note, if you're not too paranoid, I ...

2009-09-24T13:23:29.329-04:00

As a side note, if you're not too paranoid, I suggest using mint.com to get a good grasp on where all your money is going. It has certainly allowed me to get a more realistic view of my monthly budget.

This is why one has to overcome the tendencies sho...

2009-09-24T11:39:47.535-04:00

This is why one has to overcome the tendencies shown in behavioral economics. Many of the people are "fighting" the system by believing that they aren't part of the mass media fight, but in reality, they still are part of the challenge. They are just thinking that they are "different" and "unaffected."

This is why it is always important to me to figure out that it is how much is coming out of my pocket as a whole, not how much will it cost me each payment.

I struggle with the new economy shift to paperless where I no longer handle money but just numbers that get deducted from my account. For some this is an easier game for them to play because it's all put together, for others like me, I need to feel myself reach into my pocket and pull out the cash to really register.

Yes, I actually linked to two of Dan Ariely's ...

2009-09-24T07:41:41.094-04:00

Yes, I actually linked to two of Dan Ariely's lectures a few months ago in this blog. Looks like we're on the same page.

This TED video made a lot of sense to me, and seem...

2009-09-24T03:46:24.247-04:00

This TED video made a lot of sense to me, and seemed relevant to some of the issues you brought up.

Brings out some scientific research of how our human judgment has some fundamental flaws.

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/dan_ariely_asks_are_we_in_control_of_our_own_decisions.html

"Dan Ariely asks, Are we in control of our own decisions?" (2008)