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Discover the Diamond-Water Paradox—why diamonds cost more than water. Learn about subjective value and marginal utility in economic valuation.

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Life is full of contradictions, moments where two seemingly opposing truths exist side by side. The more we try to make sense of them, the more we realise that paradoxes are not meant to be solved; ...

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Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

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