Roman Mars on Flags, Phones, and the Design of Everyday Life
Much of what we perceive as ugly in design is often a practical compromise driven by efficiency, safety, or evolving societal needs, which we may learn to appreciate over time.
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Liaquat Ahamed on Financial Crises, Gold, and the Lessons of 1873
Economic stability, whether during the 1873 deflation or the 1929 Great Depression, is often less about direct economic growth and more about how societies politically manage the distributional consequences of financial shocks.