Some think the internet is harming our ability to think and read deeply. For example, Nicholas Carr wrote in 2008: The advantages of having immediate access to such an incredibly rich store of information are many, and they’ve been widely described and duly applauded. “The perfect recall...
Searching for solutions to problems is admirable, but the effectiveness of such efforts will be limited if they are based on a faulty or incomplete understanding of the problem. Many of those who have some familiarity with the "tragedy of the commons" paradgim outlined by Garrett Hardin can...
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Arnold Kling links to Mark Perry showing off some real term growth figures: In 1950, it would have taken almost 8 months of full-time work at the average manufacturing wage to earn the $1,650 needed to purchase the 16 items above at the retail prices...
The defense budget of the United States is the largest on the planet. Our nation pours massive resources into improving, modernizing, and keeping our fighting forces the best trained and best equipped in the world. While it is foolish to assume that we should win every battle because of this, or that...
If a hurricane hits your neighborhood dead on then your top concern is probably your house and furniture (other precious items can be taken along in an evacuation). But when the hurricane doesn't do much pervasive damage, the priorities and burdens...
I started this topic a long while ago , but admittedly failed to live up to my hopes. Well here's another one. You know those pills or goo you put on your dog to protect them from fleas, well apparently they also protect from mosquito bites. As I've...
I just read Tim Swanson's latest post on LRC. It talks about Obama's proposal for a Chief Technology Officer, and how several key people in the tech industry are supporting it. As someone who pays close attention to the technology industry, I've always been intrigued by the statist policies...
It appears John McCain has admitted to not being able to use a computer. I've seen several conversations on the Internet about this subject....on why it is (or isn't) important that he know how to use computers. I personally could care less. My main concern with the President is that he follow...
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This interesting protest of "locked down" academic journals made it to Digg's frontpage today. Read More...