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The Iraq War and Society's Obsession with Safety

05 min 20 sec

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Satirical author Max Barry discusses our society’s increasing preoccupation with avoiding risk.

He argues that this need for safety has led to everything from overprotective parents to the pre-emptive invasion of Iraq.
McDonald's Biggest Appeal? Meal Safety

01 min 44 sec

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Satirical author Max Barry argues one of the keys to McDonald's success is safety. He says consumers are comforted by the stability found within the Golden Arches.
Financial Gamble: How AIG Fell for a 'Sure Thing'

05 min 16 sec

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Satirical author Max Barry discusses a hypothetical game where players risk losing $10 to earn $10.10, which he explains is actually a losing proposition. He argues that making those kinds of investments are what led to the recent financial crisis, and that buying a lottery ticket would have been a better investment.
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01 hr 11 min 54 sec

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adambl

Posted: 12.29.09, 04:14 PM

I would recommend not just watching the highlights, but the whole program as well. It's a bit slow, but every point he makes comes together in a spectacular finish.

crazymustan

Posted: 09.09.09, 09:04 PM

ever since I saw the documentary Super Size Me, I avoid fast food restaurants.

bapyou

Posted: 08.27.09, 01:31 PM

I never eat at McDonalds. Never. When I was a teenager I got sick eating there and haven't been back since. Also, I'd much rather eat at the local one-of-a-kind places than the chains any day. The people running them are much more invested than the people working at the chains, who have little stake in their product. Plus, I must agree with Mr. Barry: It is much more fun to go to a local place where you don't know exactly what is going to show up on the plate. To all of you McDonalds-eating twats I have but one thing to say: BOR-ing!

slinkyzomo

Posted: 08.23.09, 06:43 PM

Sadly, McDonalds (and places like it) are literally KILLING America! They have stores on every corner, they saturate TV with advertisements and they target our children to peddle their unhealthy, junk food. Why do you think America is overweight? I mean really! RT www.web-tools.us.tc