Evolutionary psychology, evolutionary economics, and reasons to persevere

Posted on 25 May 2008 by Allison

A few evolutionary psychologists have gone off the rails of late - one of my favourite bloggers has taken to calling them “evo-psychos.” So I got a giggle out of this send-up of bad evolutionary psychology and the gullible reporters who breathlessly relay it: “Belief in Evolutionary Psychology May Be Hardwired, Study Says.”
We shouldn’t let [...]

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Imaginary markets in everything

Posted on 8 May 2008 by Allison

Feministing has pulled a beautiful little quote out of an abstinence-only education website:
Virginity is an asset that holds its value well.
Click over for a witty comment thread. I also have a few thoughts, because it’s late at night.

What rate is it taxed at?
But seriously, folks. What value does virginity store? Purity? The gains from [...]

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