Author Archives: Piggyboy

Not destroying the earth… Depth Question. Why do we dig holes in the earth for natural resources? To make all the stuff you use everyday, silly! So, do you know how deep we’ve dug into the earth to get all the stuff to make all of your stuff? It turns out that we’ve only scratched […]

How Mining Can Be Good For the Earth: A Fun Lesson in Austrian Economics Hey there, kiddos! Did you know that mining, which is all about digging stuff up from the earth, can actually be good for our planet? Sounds crazy, right? But let’s take a closer look with the help of Austrian economics! Why […]

Not destroying the earth… Surface Area Hey kids! Do you ever wonder how we get all the things we use every day, like toys, clothes, and even the devices you’re reading this on? Well, we get all of these things from the earth, and the way we get them is by mining. Mining is when […]

Money Isn’t Everything: What’s Truly Valuable in Life? Hey there, kiddos! Have you ever heard someone say that if “I had a ton of money, life would be perfect!” Well, guess what… they’re wrong! Money isn’t the key to happiness and were going to use a little Austrian economics to show you what’s really valuable […]

Introduction Hey kids, what’s your favorite way to measure time – sundials, hourglasses, and atomic clocks? Ever think about pocket watches? These little devices help people keep track of time while on the go. However, when they were first invented, pocket watches were hand-made and expensive. Only rich people could afford them. This is where […]