1. “Division of Labor”
\nYeah, Adam Smith says dividing labor increases productivity. Which explains why I\u2019m broke\u2014my labor’s been divided so many times there’s nothing left but me handing out resumes and emotional damage.<\/p>\n
2. “Invisible Hand”
\nAdam Smith\u2019s invisible hand is real. It reached into my pocket, took my dignity, and left me with a Subway punch card and a dream.<\/p>\n
3. “Self-Interest”
\nSmith says self-interest drives the market. My self-interest once drove me to date an heiress for three weeks of NYC deli food. It also drove me straight into a therapist\u2019s notes under \u201cemotional parasite.\u201d<\/p>\n
4. “Capital Accumulation”
\nCapital accumulation? Buddy, I\u2019ve been accumulating bounced checks and unopened credit card offers. I\u2019m a wealth magnet\u2014just for debt collectors.<\/p>\n
5. “Merchants and Manufacturers”
\nSmith warned us about merchants colluding to keep prices high. Meanwhile I\u2019m colluding with DoorDash drivers to sneak me expired sushi for half off.<\/p>\n
6. “Moral Sentiments Crossover”
\nSmith also wrote about sympathy and morality. That\u2019s nice. I sympathize with my landlord every month when I explain why Western Civilization needs me more than he needs a rent check.<\/p>\n
7. “National Wealth”
\nSmith wanted to grow national wealth. I can\u2019t even grow my crypto portfolio. I\u2019m still holding the Dogecoin I bought at the top like it\u2019s a patriotic duty.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
1. “Division of Labor” Yeah, Adam Smith says dividing labor increases productivity. Which explains why I\u2019m broke\u2014my labor’s been divided so many times there’s nothing left but me handing out resumes and emotional damage. 2. “Invisible Hand” Adam Smith\u2019s invisible … Continue reading