Erik Angner
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Professor of Practical Philosophy, Stockholm University & Institute for Futures Studies. He/Him. Author of How Economics Can Save the World 🛟 a.co/d/0AZASJz Web: https://linktr.ee/erikangner Opinions &c. my own. Agent: JP Marshall #Econsky #Philsky
I’m not going to discourage you!
November 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I’m not going to discourage you!
I promise I will not, thank you.
November 5, 2025 at 8:22 AM
I promise I will not, thank you.
I’m reading the Bible next so I can finally satisfy my craving for soft-focus, sugar-coated narratives with cheerful endings.
November 3, 2025 at 11:47 AM
I’m reading the Bible next so I can finally satisfy my craving for soft-focus, sugar-coated narratives with cheerful endings.
How did things work out for him again!?
November 3, 2025 at 11:45 AM
How did things work out for him again!?
Var är Skattebetalarnas förening när man behöver dem?
October 24, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Var är Skattebetalarnas förening när man behöver dem?
Maybe these requests are so common because academics often comply anyway? Yinz can do whatever you want, obvs. But still, what if we coordinated on charging corporations for our time and labor? There's an equilibrium where we all benefit. /fin
October 24, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Maybe these requests are so common because academics often comply anyway? Yinz can do whatever you want, obvs. But still, what if we coordinated on charging corporations for our time and labor? There's an equilibrium where we all benefit. /fin
It's funny because the person on the other end is always on the clock, probably making good money in PR or HR. And yet they have never entertained the thought that *others* might not wish to provide their employer with free services. /5
October 24, 2025 at 9:24 AM
It's funny because the person on the other end is always on the clock, probably making good money in PR or HR. And yet they have never entertained the thought that *others* might not wish to provide their employer with free services. /5
Here's how the conversation goes:
Them: "Hi, we're an umbrella organization for <major industry>. We think you would provide a lot of value for us. Will you come speak?"
Me: "Sure, here's the market rate."
Them: "No wait, we're just a small organization with no budget." /4
Them: "Hi, we're an umbrella organization for <major industry>. We think you would provide a lot of value for us. Will you come speak?"
Me: "Sure, here's the market rate."
Them: "No wait, we're just a small organization with no budget." /4
October 24, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Here's how the conversation goes:
Them: "Hi, we're an umbrella organization for <major industry>. We think you would provide a lot of value for us. Will you come speak?"
Me: "Sure, here's the market rate."
Them: "No wait, we're just a small organization with no budget." /4
Them: "Hi, we're an umbrella organization for <major industry>. We think you would provide a lot of value for us. Will you come speak?"
Me: "Sure, here's the market rate."
Them: "No wait, we're just a small organization with no budget." /4
Tbc I do a lot of public speaking, and most of it is pro bono or in exchange for a cup of coffee. I'm more than happy to donate my time to non-profits, libraries, museums, etc. But I don't think I or my employer (a public university) should provide free labor to major corporations. /3
October 24, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Tbc I do a lot of public speaking, and most of it is pro bono or in exchange for a cup of coffee. I'm more than happy to donate my time to non-profits, libraries, museums, etc. But I don't think I or my employer (a public university) should provide free labor to major corporations. /3