my brain is a supernova of randomness

Dec 29, 2007 21:33

What is an -ism?
Why do we sleep if Food=calories=ATP=energy? 
And why for so long? Does my brain really 8-10 hours just to organize my thoughts? 
And why does the amount of sleep needed change depending upon the amount of physical activity during the day if sleep is merely psychological?
What is identity? Does it predate society? Was society ( Read more... )

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capitalism willachinchilla December 30 2007, 17:39:22 UTC
Remember Doc... mutual self-interest, not selfishness.

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Re: capitalism corkyscrewed December 31 2007, 02:53:33 UTC
You're right, I guess. I love Doc!
Mutual self interest always works out in the short term, but I don't know if it's always the best in the long run. Capitalism isn't environmentally conscious, for example, unless it costs too much not to be. Consumers won't buy hybrids unless they're cheaper than gasoline vehicles, and corporations won't lower the price without an incentive. I guess that's where the government comes in.

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