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5 Surprising "Laws" that Behave Like Laws of Nature (But Aren't!)

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Andrew Smith
May 01, 2023
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In my never-ending quest to explore the fascinating world of artificial intelligence, I occasionally stumble upon intriguing concepts that have a broader appeal. Today, I'm taking a slight detour to share with you a collection of five "laws" or principles that, at first glance, might seem like immutable laws of nature. However, these "laws" are actually based on human behavior, economics, and technology. Get ready to dive into the wonderful world of Gresham's Law, Compound Interest, and more!

  1. Gresham's Law

  • Let's start with Gresham's Law, a principle from the world of economics that offers interesting insights into human behavior and the circulation of currency.

  • Definition: Gresham's Law states that "bad money drives out good money" in an economy where two forms of currency with different intrinsic values are in circulation.

  • Why it seems like a law of nature: Gresham's Law feels like a law of nature because it consistently holds true across different societies, cultures, and time periods, …

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