Frederic Bastiat expounds on the question of whether having fewer goods or more goods is better for a civilization’s wealth. This applies especially in modern times to those who protest that machines are “stealing people’s jobs”: Which is best for man and for society, abundance or scarcity? What! you exclaim, can that be a question?…
DetailsMichio Kaku thinks we will be a Kardashev type-1 civilization within a century or a few:
Check out these here bits of info: Teen drinking impairs brain development in the long run. The best choice is to wait until you are 25 to drink – if you have that kind of restraint… You’ve probably already heard about Obama’s drone war including strikes on a funeral and a wedding. Now, there is…
DetailsThe classically liberal economic tradition I utilize around here is generally the Austrian method. An explanation of why I believe this economic/legal path to be the correct one is present in the following ten reasons why Austrian economics is better than any other school. 1. Austrian economists make it their priority to make sure that…
DetailsCheck this out: On the night of July 27th, 2012, a huge prank was pulled in New York City and this is the video of what took place. Brett Cohen came up with a crazy idea to fool thousands of pedestrians walking the streets of Times Square into thinking he was a huge celebrity, and…
DetailsIn a long succession, the office of the POTUS sought to increase its dominion over men and the judicial and legislative branches. This trend has grown markedly steeper over the last few presidents, as evinced by executive orders; limelight commentary on every small issue that faces the country, society, or government; and the expansion of…
DetailsIn my free-market meanderings, I run into plenty of resistance about the role of free markets and those who would see government addressing supposed market failures. One of the critiques of markets that is the most potent, even for a free market defender such as myself, is the problem of “information asymmetry,” or the idea…
DetailsThe Obama Administration is fighting tooth and nail to keep the portions of the NDAA that would allow for the U.S. government to lock you up indefinitely without trial. It is a safe bet to say you have not heard much about this battle, despite it being one of the most encompassing precedents to be…
DetailsWant to know when your society is beholden to the men of finance as opposed to the people. ActivistPost will help: #1 At some point nations that are drowning in debt must implement “austerity measures” in an attempt to stay solvent. #2 Economic progress can actually go backwards in a debt-based system. #3 Your banking…
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