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Just my thoughts #0225

Antibiotics are agents that eliminate bacteria. Since bacteria are living organisms, they can develop resistance when individuals misuse antibiotics, resulting in so-called “resistance.” Consequently, antibiotics are not always effective against bacteria. The widespread use of antibiotics can diminish the chances of treating future patients by fostering bacterial resistance. Therefore, pharmaceutical companies that produce antibiotics establish ethical guidelines for fair market competition. It is advisable to administer one antibiotic to target a specific bacterium. However, developing a new antibiotic and achieving profitability typically takes about 20 years, presenting a daunting challenge. Additionally, some individuals aggressively market health supplements, often disregarding ethical considerations. Those involved in health and wellness must exercise great care. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”

Just my thoughts #0220

Believing that customers and consumers are identical can be misleading. These two terms are fundamentally different. For instance, parents don’t purchase a diaper after trying it on themselves, and pet owners don’t eat pet food before buying it. When the buyer is distinct from the actual user of the product, it’s crucial for sellers to approach product strategy and purchasing considerations with this distinction in mind. Often, we engage in business without fully understanding the nature of the products involved, which can lead to failure. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”

Just my thoughts #0119

Deep in the favor of a human being, there may be a “superiority” that does not know even me. Sometimes, we hurt others while we help them simultaneously and say, “I treated you with favor, but how can you do this to me?” Betrayal may only be your illusion. People don't think they hurt someone; they only think of what they received. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”

Just my thoughts #0039

The Anchoring Heuristic In 1974, Tversky and Kahneman divided two groups and asked one group to calculate the value of "8x7x6x5x4x3x2x1" and the other group to answer the question "1x2x3x4x5x6x7x8" immediately. The average calculation result of the first group was 2,250, and that of the second group was 512. For both groups, the original answer is 40,320, which is the same. Although they multiplied by the same number, the first group multiplied by the order of the larger number, resulting in a higher baseline adjustment, while the second group did the opposite. When we judge and make decisions, the reference point determines the extent and direction of our illusion. When we live, we have to deal with these fallible human beings. - Joseph's "just my thoughts"