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Unreal expectations are par for the course in cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Rachel Westbay’s line of work. Patients regularly bring in photos of celebrities or their younger selves, asking her to work her magic. Loading audio narration… But earlier this year, she encountered something entirely new when a patient brought into…

“How much does this cost?” has become a surprisingly complicated question. Loading audio narration… The rise of e-commerce, algorithmic pricing, and black-box systems has left consumers feeling like they’re playing roulette when they buy something.To show how unpredictable the process can feel, BI’s Juliana Kaplan conducted an experiment. She tracked…