Posts Tagged ‘socioeconomics’

As Seen On the Web… The Future is Gray, Small & Female

Friday, January 21st, 2011

Paul Kedrowsky speaks at MIT about how the facts of life – namely, the effects of aging – are going to totally transform our society.

We think it’s pretty neat, and it makes us wonder what the economy will look like when the nation’s purse strings are controlled mostly by older women.

Short Skirts and Stocks – From History’s Hidden Engine

Monday, July 13th, 2009

Pervy market analysts have studied the “hemline indicator” for decades.

Just as your personal finances say something about who you are, financial markets can reflect seemingly unrelated phenomena in society. This video reveals a correlation between fashion and finances that is really quite cool.

This three minute clip from the new documentary History’s Hidden Engine reveals the real significance of what’s in style. You can watch the full-length documentary for free by clicking the link above.