This is one of the more insightful paragraphs I've read in recent memory (vector: Virginia Postrel via Marginal Revolution):

Singing together, working together against tangible adversaries, melds us into one whole: we become members of the community, embedded in place. By contrast, thinking--especially thinking of the reflective, ironic, quizzical ( Read more... )

Try asking this guy if money buys happiness.  Of course it's possible he's just using his misfortunes since winning a $315 million Powerball jackpot to mask the fact that he's an irresponsible dipshit.

So does money buy happiness?  Normally I'd do a poll, but I need to renew my paid account first.  So your options are:

• Yes
  
• No
  
• The acquisition of ( Read more... )