The AI revolution may finally free humanity from the necessity of labor. But our economy is built on the assumption that everyone must work to survive. I believe the AI revolution may bring about something humanity has dreamed of for thousands of years: a world in […]
Introducing Hanlon’s Exception Hanlon’s Razor is a useful warning against overinterpreting human behavior: Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity. It reminds us that incompetence, confusion, haste, and poor preparation often explain conduct that otherwise looks sinister. Before assuming a conspiracy, check […]
Most people understand that higher interest rates make mortgages, car loans, and credit cards more expensive. But that description almost makes interest sound like an extra fee banks tack onto borrowing. There is a simpler way to understand it. Interest is the LITERAL price of money. […]
The current fight over White House press access raises serious constitutional questions. President Donald Trump has barred CNN, MS NOW, and Politico journalists from the White House after accusing the organizations of false reporting. The organizations have sued, arguing that the government cannot grant press access […]
George Orwell wrote one of the most chilling sentences in 1984: “The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” There is an obvious warning here, and sadly we see it played out in our […]
We use three words almost interchangeably that describe very different things: currency, value, and wealth. Currency is a medium of exchange. Dollars, euros, pesos, Bitcoin—these are accounting systems that allow us to exchange things that are otherwise difficult to compare. Value is different. Something has value […]
Twice a year, Americans are reminded that changing our clocks is annoying. As a result, there is growing support for “ending Daylight Saving Time.” The problem is that people don’t actually agree on what that means. Some want permanent Standard Time because it more closely aligns […]
Chapter One Liberty Is Built By Neighbors If you live alone, you have complete liberty. It is not until you live in a society with others that there are limits placed on what you can do. The American experiment has always fascinated me because it asks […]
For decades, progressives, civil libertarians, LGBTQ activists, and advocates for marginalized communities have fought a simple battle: Let people be themselves. We’ve challenged the idea that people should be mocked, ostracized, or shamed simply because they choose to live differently than the majority. We’ve argued that […]
This article formatted by ai for typos, typeface and clarity How Government Bottlenecks Hurt Patients, Hospitals, and Physicians America is facing a physician shortage. Patients wait months for appointments. Rural hospitals struggle to recruit doctors. Emergency rooms overflow. Meanwhile, thousands of highly qualified physicians—both American and […]