[ WP ] Combine two seemingly unrelated fields of study . Give it a name and describe a university class on that new field .

“ The first law of Quantum Economics is that currency does n't exist until it's observed. But how can that be, you might ask? How can money be observed if it does n't exist until the moment of observation? Well, that's difficult to explain precisely, but at any given moment there is the potential for the generation of funds spontaneously out of the quantum foam. ” 
 
 “ But sir, if money can be generated spontaneously, then why is n't it constantly appearing everywhere? ” 
 
 “ That's a good question, Jennifer, and it leads us to the second law of Quantum Economics. Currency is generated and lost in reverse proportion to your awareness of it. This is why a bank account constantly monitored hemorrhages money, and why money always seems to find its way into your couch, where you're least expecting it. ” 
 
 “ So are you saying we could just ignore our bank accounts and have infinite money? ” 
 
 “ Ah yes, the obvious question. It would seem that way at first glance, but how many of you could really do that? Could you stop yourself from guessing, from wondering how much was left? Everyone knows how much money they have, except for the super rich, and they have their own problems. ” 
 
 “ What kind of problems, sir? ” 
 
 “ Quantum Tax. Matter can neither be created nor destroyed, remember? The energy to generate currency has to come from somewhere. Ever wonder why the rich are never happy? ” 
 
 “ Are you saying that money is generated out of happiness? ” 
 
 “ Well, sometimes. Emotions generate the energy we use to interact with the world. I mean, think about it, how much does apathy ever accomplish? The potential energy of a life filled with emotion is transmuted into the currency we use every day. But the sad truth is, in such conversions, energy is always lost. Any attempt to replace the lost emotions with currency will always fail. ” 
 
 “ So are you saying money is a useless drain on us? ” 
 
 “ A drain? Certainly. Useless, not necessarily. A lot of good can be done with money. The hungry can be fed, the homeless housed, the injured healed. Next to that, what good is happiness? You ca n't trade it, you ca n't count it, you ca n't build a mansion or go to the moon with it. Used properly, money is a powerful tool for the equalization of happiness globally. Used improperly, it is the greatest threat to our species. This is a good time to mention your assignment for the week. You will write me an essay outlining two examples, one in which money is converted into happiness, and one of the reverse. Be sure to outline the merits and failings of BOTH processes. I do n't award marks for biased work. ”
