2010

The Truman Show delusion, where people believe their lives are reality TV, is explored in this piece, which notes that even though the movie isn't a huge part of pop culture today, its themes still resonate. via kottke.org

Pabst Blue Ribbon might be sold for $250 million to the owner of brands like Vlassic Pickles and Bumble Bee Tuna. via NPR.

Readers can find headlines with links to articles from various news sources covering topics such as international and US news, science, technology, and entertainment. via The Morning News.

A 2010 article in The Daily Signal discusses a Harvard Business School study that found increased government spending leads to a decrease in corporate capital expenditures and employment. The author suggests a follow-up study to see if businesses reinvest resources into lobbying efforts in Washington D.C.

via The Daily

Dan Ariely's book "Predictably Irrational" explores the hidden forces that shape our decisions, arguing that our choices aren't always rational. via The source of this content is Dan Ariely's official website.

A blog post covering a TED Talk by Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman suggests that happiness plateaus at an income of $60,000 per year. via My Money Blog