paradoxes

A new essay by Zach Landes explores what happens when Jevons paradox is applied to the trolley problem, the classic ethics thought experiment. The piece argues that efficiency gains can change the moral calculus of the dilemma, and it is drawing attention from readers debating whether greater efficiency makes the choice easier or harder.

Business Insider's 'So Expensive' series examines the paradox that Amazon's famously low prices may have pushed prices up across retail. The episode explores how the company's dominance, seller fees and marketplace dynamics can lead to higher costs for shoppers, as competitors squeeze margins and sellers pass Amazon's fees into their prices on and off the platform.