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The Rotten Kid Theorem, developed by Gary Becker, posits that if a household head is benevolent towards other members, even selfish individuals will act in ways that maximise the total family income, even if it reduces their own pre-transfer income.
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A form of internal conflict, which could be reasonably classified as a civil war, is highly probable to occur in Britain within the next five years. This prognosis is based on an assessment that the nation has already passed a **tipping point**, after which reversal of the current trajectory is n...
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A study revealing that **economic elites and organised groups representing business interests exert substantial independent impacts on U.S. government policy**.
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Universe 25 (1947) Universe 25 was an experiment that created a 'Rat City', with unlimited resources, including food, water, and nesting material to create a Utopia. Even in an environment of abundance, **overpopulation led to a breakdown of social norms, a "death of societal organisation," and u...
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The Architecture of the Blank Stare Cognitive dissonance defines the mental friction that occurs when an individual holds contradictory cognitions, such as beliefs, values, or behaviours. It is not merely a state of confusion but a profound psychological stress response. When reality clashes with a deeply held conviction, the mind
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Being left-wing is associated with being **mentally unstable**. Individuals who identify as left-wing often feel negative feelings strongly, demonstrating a disposition that is unhappy, resentful, and unpleasant.
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The Milgram Experiment was a study conducted at Yale University in May 1962, within the elegant interaction laboratory. The subjects were **40 males between the ages of 20 and 50** residing in the Greater New Haven area, obtained through newspaper advertisements and direct mail solicitation.
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A collective error, where a group of individuals reaches a decision that is contrary to the preferences of most or all members.
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An attack on the moral character, veracity, or intellectual capacity of an individual, to undermine their argument.