Archive - Money Words

What do you think about, um, how you feel?

On phrasing personal opinions in high-stakes situations. Like selling energy drinks. Okay, I mean, maybe "high stakes" isn't entirely accurate...

Jan 2, 2024 •

August 2023

Nodes make me feel unpretty.

Or basically a negative prefix is a nongood thing.

Aug 1, 2023 •

May 2023

Word Choice: Easy words and syntax

Also known as "high cognitive fluency," which ironically has very low cognitive fluency.

May 9, 2023 •

April 2023

Word Choice: Health consequences.

How to choose words that give you the best chance of survival.

Apr 26, 2023 •

March 2023

Word choice: Naming products

It's the one project I've learned to say OH HELLZ NO to: naming products. But if you're going to do it, here's what to keep in mind.

Mar 21, 2023 •

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