Synergy. Innovation is only about synergy. It does not involve anything that we don't know, but solely consists of new combinations of the things we do know. Synergy drives business and world progress. I thought of a great business idea today. Let me know what you think.
Most people commute to work from the suburbs. They spend lots of time on the train, on average about 30min. There are lots of things you can do with that time on the train. I propose that a car of the train is arranged like a salon. A row of chairs with stylists that do quick blow drys and make-up applications. It could be a subscription service, and you have your hair and makeup done for you every morning on your way to work. It would allow you to sleep in longer, look great for that promotion, and would bring the luxury of a personal hair and makeup stylist to the average working woman. Turn around time could easily be 20 minutes or less, and I estimate that at least 40 (20 on each side), stations could be set up in just one car.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
Contractual Law
The largest debate with bank bonuses today is that they were formally written in contracts, and therefore the bankers are entitled to them. If contracts are not upheld, it completely undermines the basic workings of capitalism, and an economy cannot grow without faith in business contracts.
For more insight into the philosophical debates on this issue, I suggest looking back at the discussions during the anti-slave movement. The contract argument was the same argument used for why slavery was acceptable.
Liberal contract theory found it very hard to argue against slavery.
- – hence individual could in theory exchange services for life in exchange for maintenance and protection – hence contract theorists have difficulty saying why slavery should be prohibited – have the right to alienate one‟s Property in the Person for as long or as in whatever manner one sees fit – restrictions are an arbitrary paternalism – i.e. freedom to subordinate yourself in any manner that you please
For more insight into the philosophical debates on this issue, I suggest looking back at the discussions during the anti-slave movement. The contract argument was the same argument used for why slavery was acceptable.
Liberal contract theory found it very hard to argue against slavery.
- – hence individual could in theory exchange services for life in exchange for maintenance and protection – hence contract theorists have difficulty saying why slavery should be prohibited – have the right to alienate one‟s Property in the Person for as long or as in whatever manner one sees fit – restrictions are an arbitrary paternalism – i.e. freedom to subordinate yourself in any manner that you please
5 Laziest Legal Ways of Getting Rich
1. Buy into means of production.
2. Look for and work for a large private company that has the potential of an IPO within 10 years and offers stock benefits to employees.
3. Marry rich. Men, you can now also marry rich men :)
4. Don't spend money. This is probably the laziest way because it means you never have to shop. Although it does require creativity.
5. Become a professor. Steal your students' ideas.
6. Hire a bunch of unpaid interns looking to get 'work experience'. Sell their services in some way...there is intellectual capital even in interns!
Here are a few hints: Never buy Kleenex; Toilet paper does the trick. Don't buy hangers, ask a retailer for their plastic ones that they throw away with each new shipment. Don't use any means of transport other than walking or running. I guess in places like New York, you may need to swim as well. Never buy any hair products other than Shampoo and Conditioner; body lotion is the same as defrizzer, shine gel, and pommade for your hair---3 products in one! Never buy a book, find it online or go to your local library....same for newspapers. Never buy a magazine, read it at the store! Go to the Apple store for computer and internet usage. Use free trials at all of the gyms in your cities. Be at your friends house when they happen to be cleaning out their closet. If you want to save electricity at home, charge all of your electronics at work under your desk. Reuse dishes to save on the water bill. Get all of your pens from your bank or wherever free pens are supplied.
I would love to hear your ideas for a frugal lifestyle!
2. Look for and work for a large private company that has the potential of an IPO within 10 years and offers stock benefits to employees.
3. Marry rich. Men, you can now also marry rich men :)
4. Don't spend money. This is probably the laziest way because it means you never have to shop. Although it does require creativity.
5. Become a professor. Steal your students' ideas.
6. Hire a bunch of unpaid interns looking to get 'work experience'. Sell their services in some way...there is intellectual capital even in interns!
Here are a few hints: Never buy Kleenex; Toilet paper does the trick. Don't buy hangers, ask a retailer for their plastic ones that they throw away with each new shipment. Don't use any means of transport other than walking or running. I guess in places like New York, you may need to swim as well. Never buy any hair products other than Shampoo and Conditioner; body lotion is the same as defrizzer, shine gel, and pommade for your hair---3 products in one! Never buy a book, find it online or go to your local library....same for newspapers. Never buy a magazine, read it at the store! Go to the Apple store for computer and internet usage. Use free trials at all of the gyms in your cities. Be at your friends house when they happen to be cleaning out their closet. If you want to save electricity at home, charge all of your electronics at work under your desk. Reuse dishes to save on the water bill. Get all of your pens from your bank or wherever free pens are supplied.
I would love to hear your ideas for a frugal lifestyle!
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