We propose a theory of cryptocurrencies employing proof of socially beneficial work. New tokens of these cryptocurrencies would be issued only based on work that has already been conducted, with demonstrated and easily quantifiable positive results. We theorize that such cryptocurrencies will...

The ongoing debate regarding the significance of religion and language on economic performance (GDP) is inconclusive and non-exhaustive. We present a non-parametric partial least square – structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) analysis of within-country diversity and GDP. With a sample of 46...

This paper discusses a variety of empirical findings suggesting that surprise is positively related with enhanced memory recall. This opens the door for the assumption that surprising stimuli can be used in a controlled way to enhance learning. A predictive model based on a Darwinian...