This is a collection of articles, links, “for more information” pieces, etc., which we think you may find of interest.
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Article | Description |
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What Is the Boiling Frog? | Why we call this site The Boiling Frog |
Not as Laissez as You Think | An overview of the preconditions and failures of capitalism |
The Tautological Externality | The need to distinguish between real externalities and fake ones |
The Omnipresent Prisoner's Dilemma | How a very simple concept in game theory is everywhere |
Olbert’s Laws | A collection of life observations and whimsical rules |
Lessons from School Board Service | Reflections upon concluding eight years of school board service |
Hindsight Bias and the Gun Debate Fallacy | How we frame the discussion around guns incorrectly |
The Problem with Naming | How naming buildings and facilities may have more perils than benefits |
The Inherent Corruption of Conservatism | Why trying to hold on to the status quo is an inherently corrupting exercise |
Nothing Is "Away" From The Classroom | Debunking the often held bifurcation when making cost cuts in a school district |
The Stealth Rating Agency Tax | Why taxpayers should be paying a lower interest rate on General Obligation bonds |
The Myth of Waste, Fraud, and Abuse | The hollow and often hypocritical critique of public schools and government |
How To Cleverly Gut the 15th Amendment | A sad example of how "originalism" can be used to subvert Constitutional provisions |
A New of Bill of Rights Would Extend Our Useful Life | 10 New Amendments to the Constitution that can save America |