A.I. Progress and Delusion
So many books and videos on artificial intelligence. Where to start? If only we had an algorithm to help us decide… No surprise though that an Economic Thinking post might start with insights and...
Author: Gregory Rehmke
Economic Fairy Tales and False Economic Stability
Ronald Reagan’s 1975-1979 radio broadcasts attracted millions of listeners each week. One of those broadcasts, Economic Fairy Tales, drew from three historical episodes to show why Americans should not be afraid to quickly end...
More Water for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
However ongoing Middle East and North Africa conflicts are resolved, most families in the Middle East and North Africa will still be living in or next to deserts. Water scarcity and conflicts within and...
Algeria and The Demobilization
Selected Essays on Political Economy by Frédéric Bastiat Four orators are all trying to be heard in the Assembly. At first they speak all at once, then one after the other. What have they...
Steelmanning 101: From Ethos Debate to Economic Thinking
Thanks to Caleb Brown of Cato Daily Podcast for taking time to discuss “Steelmanning” recently. Our discussion was posted May 14. And thanks to Joshua Anumolu for his Steelmanning post for Ethos Debate. Joshua...
Green Energy Inside and Out
Energy powers the American economy, from transportation to textiles, agriculture, and manufacturing, to information technologies, communications, even rocket launches. Lots of matter and electrons pushed one way and another making and moving the everyday...
Stoa Notes: Reforming Use of AI Technology
Resolved: The United States Federal Government should substantially reform the use of Artificial Intelligence technology. [Update May 28: AI resolution was chosen.] Gaming AI: Why AI Can’t Think but Can Transform Jobs by George...
Stoa Notes: Reforming Tort Law
Resolved: Tort law should be substantially reformed in the United States. Cato, Heritage, AIER, AEI, and other market-oriented think tanks and education organization have resources worth reviewing on tort law reform: • Liability Protections...
Stoa Notes: Term Limits and other Election Law Reforms
Resolved: Election law should be substantially reformed in the United States. Stoa debaters researching election law reform can review Ballotpedia’s page Elections and campaigns on the ballot for information on: Suffrage on the ballot...
NCFCA #3: Federal Housing Reform
The cost of a home in Texas is drastically cheaper than owning a home in California. The average cost of a home in the U.S. is $231,000. A home costs 60% more in California compared to Texas. In Texas, the median home price is only $195,000, which is...