The evolutionary roots of folk economic beliefs?
‘Folk economic beliefs’ are the widespread beliefs about economic and policy issues, which are held by members of the public untrained in economics. This includes beliefs about trade, unemployment, the...
View ArticleReflections on Japan
Simon and I had a fantastic journey through Japan, or at least the east coast of Honshu. We started in Tokyo, then took bullet trains to Hiroshima, Himeji, Kyoto, and Mount Fuji before heading home....
View ArticleBest Lectures on Marxism, Ever
I’m a huge fan of the late great George Walsh. I heard this giant of intellectual history speak live in 1989, and I’ve listened to his recorded lectures over and over. 267 more words Best Lectures on...
View Article*Don’t Be a Feminist*: The Aaronson Critique
When misfortune strikes close to home, I try to avoid letting it cloud my judgment. Perhaps my family and friends are unrepresentative or unlucky. The fact that they suffer from Problem X does not show...
View ArticleAaronson on Feminism: My Reply
Here’s my point-by-point reply to Scott Aaronson’s thoughts on Don’t Be a Feminist. He’s in blockquotes, I’m not. Hi Bryan, Sorry for the delay! I just finished reading your book. 1,251 more words...
View ArticleTyler on Feminism: My Reply
Last week, Tyler Cowen partially critiqued my new Don’t Be a Feminist: Essays on Genuine Justice. Here’s my reply, point-by-point. He’s in blockquotes; I’m not. 1,302 more words Tyler on Feminism: My...
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