Monthly Archives: April 2023

Efficiency vs Value

Posted on April 28, 2023 by koenfucius

(featured image: Airbus777/Flickr CC BY 2.0) Efficiency is sometimes treated as an absolutely valuable characteristic, but that is a bit too simplistic. One Thursday afternoon, long ago – the animals had already stopped talking, but it was certainly well before … Continue reading →

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Abstract and concrete morals

Posted on April 21, 2023 by koenfucius

(featured image: Philipp Roth/Flickr CC BY NC ND 2.0) Whether they concern us personally in a concrete manner, or are more general and abstract, our morals should – pretty much by definition – be the same. But are they? One … Continue reading →

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In sickness and in distrust

Posted on April 14, 2023 by koenfucius

(featured image: cottonbro studio/Pexels) Sickness absence at work is a (behavioural) economics affair. So is the sick note. When you move to a different country for work, differences in default terms of employment can lead to surprise and confusion. Having … Continue reading →

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Ulterior motivation

Posted on April 7, 2023 by koenfucius

(featured image: Ulrike Mai/Pixabay) We often weigh up intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, but can that be taken too far? What motivates us to do something? Many people spend a fair portion of their time working for an income. Provided the … Continue reading →

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