Rfalcon13

Hi Richard, I have a minor in economics from the university I attended (about 20 years ago), and in an Environmental Economics class I was once chastised by the professor for suggesting that I think there would be people who would be doing things like buying electric/hybrid vehicle, solar panels, etc. before it made financial sense for them to do so. That they would almost be choosing to spend their money in a charitable way to do what they was helping the planet, society, etc.

Do you think more economists are recognizing that some people with means to do so are spending their resources in more social ways, and that maybe they need to view this beyond just a pure economic lens (similar to what you are doing)? Or is there still a lot siloing between departments?

Hello, what is your theory on why there is something instead of nothing?

Jim Holt has an interesting book and this Ted Talk on the subject:

https://www.ted.com/talks/jim_holt_why_does_the_universe_exist/up-next

He basically interviews different scientists, theologians, philosophers, etc., and reviews historical thoughts on the question.