This essay marks the beginning of a series regarding an idea of shortsightedness in how we perceive economic and social issues, and how that shortsightedness results in a negative net impact on society, whether it be through action or simply incorrect opinions and mindsets. This first piece relates to a belief set that has become more and more prevalent in recent times: that corporations are greedy and not to be trusted. The problem with such a mindset, as I will explain, is the failure to consider all aspects of a situation, or all potential causes of a particular outcome. When we take the time to consider less obvious factors, things start to make sense in a way we previously could not have imagined. Without further ado, the story of the short-sighted cellphone buyer:
