Paying for Things That Used to Be Free

When participants were provided with a compelling justification for the paywall—that the NYT was likely to go bankrupt without it—their support and willingness to pay increased.

Free Things My Neighbors Give Away

My neighbors leave out things they don't want.

Here’s The Thing About Free Haircuts

1. They aren't actually free.

More Free Things For Owners of Vaginas

Two-day vibrator giveaway in Manhattan.
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The Best Parts of Cities Are Free

Sarah Mirk spent a month in New York doing research for a book she’s writing (gonna be dope).  She also drew a little love letter to NYC detailing her favorite bits, and it is delightful!

Let’s all go on walks and notice the little things this weekend. And then draw pictures of those things. And then stare at the pictures and smile, both at the memories, and our still-full (or, less-empty) wallets. And then send the pictures to me.

Free Things My Neighbors Give Away Part II

This week, a neighbor has left out a blender that looks like it's possibly from the '80s.

Sharing Your Digital Music, Movies and Books is Not Stealing (Maybe)

Is it stealing if you still have your stuff?