Category Archives: Culture-Economics-Society

Give Us Our Daily Feed

Posted on 19 July 2017 by Benj

I’ve written before about the free audio education I received over eight years working in pharma while in seminary and grad school. I thought it would be interesting to share what’s in my podcast feed, and solicit suggestions for new audio food for thought. What do you listen to, and why? Continue reading →

“Medical Insurance” Insurance?

Posted on 28 April 2017 by Benj

Private and public systems will both have rationing, profits, and costs. But a private system is much more nimble and can respond more quickly to patient demand, without the political process. Continue reading →

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Links: 15 February 2017

Posted on 15 February 2017 by Benj

Refugees and plastic bags… Continue reading →

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Altmann on the Limitations of Economic Analysis

Posted on 12 January 2017 by Benj

“Ethics-related economics in the sense supported by Sen instead follows Aristotle (thus placing the discussion back in the Persian period!) in the concern for subordinating economics to the pursuit of the good of humankind. The difference lies in the purpose … Continue reading →

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America Rejoices/Weeps in Utter Disbelief

Posted on 11 November 2016 by Benj

A few scattered reactions to the election…

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For Entertainment Purposes Only

Posted on 19 October 2016 by Benj

If you needed more proof that democracy has jumped the shark…

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Potomac Drainage Basin Indigenous Persons

Posted on 18 October 2016 by Benj

The Washington NBA franchise changed its name from the “Bullets” to the “Wizards” in 1997 because of DC’s rising murder rate. Perhaps it’s time for the NFL team to do the same. Continue reading →

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On National Symbols

Posted on 25 September 2016 by Benj

“Every nation develops symbols, such as national anthems, which unite it in a common purpose. These symbols are important and can enable a nation to flourish justly and wisely, drawing on its collective experience through the centuries. The danger is that sometimes these very symbols become idols designed to glorify the nation and justify its deeds whether right or wrong, or that the symbols themselves become substitutes for reality.” Continue reading →

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How John Roberts Begat Donald Trump

Posted on 3 August 2016 by Benj

Roberts essentially told would-be Trumpistas not to bother the courts with important issues, that if you want to beat Obama you have to get your own strongman—complete with pen, phone, and contempt for the Constitution. So they did, bypassing several … Continue reading →

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George Mason on Democracy

Posted on 21 July 2016 by Benj

“It would be as unnatural to refer the choice of a proper character for chief magistrate to the people, as it would, to refer a trial of colours to a blind man.” Quoted in F.H. Buckley, The Once and Future … Continue reading →