Archive for the ‘Division of Labor’ Category

Tivo for Radio

Friday, April 30th, 2010

If you’re a talk radio junkie, like me, here’s a tip that’ll save even more time than the TV version. Here’s how it works:

Use iTunes to find the podcast version of your show. Almost every show worth listening to has one (If you haven’t checked, lately, check again).
Subscribe to the podcast on both your computer [...]

Your Optimal Barter Equation

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

An item with money qualities might be a good barter item. To be an Optimal Barter Item it must also directly fulfill multiple human needs in the circumstances of the barter.
For each scenario under consideration ask yourself what items would directly fulfill multiple human needs and be widely accepted in trade in [...]