Media and Culture
The “Climate Emergency”: Fueled by 21st Century Marxism
The eternal “climate emergency” is upon us. While doomsday is said to be around the corner, the reality is that the only thing rising is the level of government control.
Killers of the Flower Moon Is about Government Failure
The newly-released movie "Killers of the Flower Moon" depicts what happens when politically-connected people can use the state to carry out nefarious deeds. Unfortunately, government failure is one lesson that is sure to be lost here.
The Parasitic Rich Men North of Richmond
Oliver Anthony's popular song, "Rich Men North of Richmond," describes the parasitic world of the Beltway. One hopes people understand the damage the political classes have done.
Contra CATO: COVID-19 Vaccinations Are Not a Free Market Victory
A Cato Institute associate has declared the development of the covid-19 vaccines to be a free-market “triumph.” The only thing that has triumphed in this sorry episode has been the rapid growth of coercive government power.
Thinking outside the State
Modern minds are so oriented toward state power that people often fail to understand there is a better way. Instead of “thinking outside the box,” we should think outside the state.
A Nigerian Scholar Evangelizes Austrian Economics
"Econ Bro" shows how he seeks to help his country, Nigeria, and the world by spreading economic truth.
Affective Polarization Is Making Us Dumber
One way to combat intellectual atrophy is to learn from Ibram Kendi’s mistakes and do the opposite.
Thanks to the Combination of the Fed and IP, Snow White 2024 Is a Terrible Movie
Because Federal Reserve policies distort the economy and create perverse incentives, Disney also must deal with intellectual property issues. The combination of the two will ruin the Snow White story.