Culture
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After Nudging: The Rise and Fall of a Behavioral Economics Fad
In “It’s On You,” Nick Chater and George Loewenstein turn from advocates of “nudging,” subtle policy efforts to shape behavior without coercion, to critics who see it as ineffective and misleading.
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Civility: The Invisible Glue of Society
Adam Smith recognized that true human flourishing requires more than riches.
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Earth Hour Misses Civilization’s True Triumph: Human Innovation
Turning off the lights is easy. Creating them—and the progress they bring—was humanity’s true achievement.
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Reflections on Saturday Morning TV—and The Regulations That Ended It
Though Saturday morning television is gone, the regulatory complex it spawned remains.
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Return to Reality: The Economy is Pivoting Amid Digital Overload
Both social research and market trends show people are pushing back against digital saturation, paying a premium for presence and authenticity.
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Why I Pledge Allegiance to the Constitution — Not the Flag
The pledge demands patriotic devotion. The skeptical Constitution builds limits on power. Only one protects liberty.
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New York’s Death Wish
History — and a gritty 1970s vigilante flick — offers sobering lessons about what happens when public institutions fail at their most basic task: keeping citizens safe.
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7 Books to Read in 2026 on Economics and History
A curated list of new and notable books exploring economic growth, human progress, and the forces that shape civilizations.
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Evergreens and Embers: What the Solstice Teaches Us About Economic Renewal
We conserve capital, tend embers, make plans, and orient ourselves toward the future. Prosperity demands we tend the embers, rather than curse the cold.
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Liberty Creates Abundance: How Free Markets Feed Families
Decentralized markets and free choices make Thanksgiving possible. Central planning promises food security, but capitalism delivers it.
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After Nudging: The Rise and Fall of a Behavioral Economics Fad
In “It’s On You,” Nick Chater and George Loewenstein turn from advocates of “nudging,” subtle policy efforts to shape behavior without coercion, to critics who see it as ineffective and misleading.
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•
Civility: The Invisible Glue of Society
Adam Smith recognized that true human flourishing requires more than riches.
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•
Earth Hour Misses Civilization’s True Triumph: Human Innovation
Turning off the lights is easy. Creating them—and the progress they bring—was humanity’s true achievement.
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•
Reflections on Saturday Morning TV—and The Regulations That Ended It
Though Saturday morning television is gone, the regulatory complex it spawned remains.
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•
Return to Reality: The Economy is Pivoting Amid Digital Overload
Both social research and market trends show people are pushing back against digital saturation, paying a premium for presence and authenticity.
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•
Why I Pledge Allegiance to the Constitution — Not the Flag
The pledge demands patriotic devotion. The skeptical Constitution builds limits on power. Only one protects liberty.
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•
New York’s Death Wish
History — and a gritty 1970s vigilante flick — offers sobering lessons about what happens when public institutions fail at their most basic task: keeping citizens safe.
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7 Books to Read in 2026 on Economics and History
A curated list of new and notable books exploring economic growth, human progress, and the forces that shape civilizations.
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•
Evergreens and Embers: What the Solstice Teaches Us About Economic Renewal
We conserve capital, tend embers, make plans, and orient ourselves toward the future. Prosperity demands we tend the embers, rather than curse the cold.
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Liberty Creates Abundance: How Free Markets Feed Families
Decentralized markets and free choices make Thanksgiving possible. Central planning promises food security, but capitalism delivers it.