Adam Smith’s masterpiece, Wealth of Nations, was first published in 1776, is the foundation of modern economic thought and remains the single most important account of the rise of, and the principles behind, modern capitalism. Written in clear and incisive prose, The Wealth of Nations articulates the concepts indispensable to an understanding of contemporary society; […]
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Starving the Monkeys
Of all the non-fiction books I have read, Starving the Monkeys is in the top 5 of books that have influenced who I am and who I am growing into. This is one of the neatest books I have read in a long time. It is hard to categorize though. I has some of the […]
I, Pencil
I saw the I, Pencil essay and felt compelled to share it. This essay about the creation of a pencil describes my compulsion. I want to learn new skills and gain the ability to make. I do not want us as a country or a species to stop being interconnected. That would make us lose […]