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Alex speaks with Erwin Dekker about the economics and philosophy of art, examining various theories on how art derives its value. Dekker explores perspectives from classical liberal thinkers, discussing the role of market forces, cultural significance, and individual perception in determining the worth of art, as well as how art's intangible qualities challenge traditional economic valuation.
References"Realizing the Values of Art: Making Space for Cultural Civil Society" by Erwin Dekker and Valeria MoreaLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Realizing-Values-Art-Cultural-Economics/dp/3030875302
Erwin Dekker's WebsiteLink: https://www.erwindekker.com/
"The Market and the City: Square and Stage in Classical Economies" by Erwin DekkerLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Market-City-Classical-Economies-ebook/dp/B08J1TJKKL
"The Value of Culture: On the Relationship between Economics and Arts" by Arjo KlamerLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Value-Culture-Relationship-between-Economics/dp/9053562184
"The Economics of Aesthetics: Art and the Market" by Bruno S. FreyLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Economics-Aesthetics-Bruno-S-Frey/dp/1441973850
"Art and the Market: Roger Fry on Commerce in Art" by Charles Saumarez SmithLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Art-Market-Roger-Commerce/dp/0801433685
"Creative Destruction" by Tyler CowenLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Creative-Destruction-Cowen/dp/0691117591
"What Price Fame?" by Tyler CowenLink: https://www.amazon.ca/What-Price-Fame-Tyler-Cowen/dp/0674955107
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Matt speaks with Lauren Hall about "radical moderation," a framework that encourages moving beyond binary thinking in social and political issues. Hall explains her framework, which helps individuals navigate complex situations by fostering curiosity, empathy, and creative thinking. They also discuss the roles of community, parenting, and social psychology in moderating polarized views.
Episode Notes:
"Radical Moderation" by Lauren HallFind more at: https://radicalmoderatesguide.substack.com
"The Way Out: How to Overcome Toxic Polarization" by Peter T. ColemanLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Way-Out-Overcome-Toxic-Polarization/dp/0231195718
"High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out" by Amanda RipleyLink: https://www.amazon.ca/High-Conflict-Trapped-How-Out/dp/1982128575
"Elements of Justice" by David SchmidtzLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Elements-Justice-David-Schmidtz/dp/0521539360
"Living Together: Essays on Justice, Pluralism, and Community" by David SchmidtzLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Living-Together-Essays-Justice-Pluralism/dp/0190233731
"The Polarization Detox Challenge" by Starts With UsExplore more at: https://startswith.us/polarization-detox
"The Science of Family: The Politics of Moderation in Family Policies" by Lauren HallLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Science-Family-Politics-Moderation-Policies/dp/0367523267
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Alex speaks with Elias Khalil about the influential ideas of Ibn Khaldun, delving into Khaldun's theories on the rise and fall of civilizations, the nature of political communities, and the importance of solidarity (Asabiyya). Khalil connects these insights to classical liberal thought and the works of Adam Smith, emphasizing Khaldun’s impact on understanding political order as a product of social dynamics rather than divine intervention.
References1. "The Muqaddimah: An Introduction to History" by Ibn Khaldun, translated by Franz RosenthalLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Muqaddimah-Introduction-History-Ibn-Khaldun/dp/0691166285
2. “Ibn Khaldoun and Adam Smith—Two Heroes of the Modern Age.”https://www.adamsmithworks.org/documents/ibnkhaldoun-and-adam-smith (Liberty Fund), 11 November 2020;
3. “Ibn Khaldûn on Property Rights, The Muqaddimah: An Introduction to History.”Journal of Institutional Economics, August 2007, 3:2, pp. 227-238. (It includes along excerpt (pp. 233-238) from Ibn Khaldûn’s The Muqaddimah: An Introductionto History.) http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1744137407000677
4. "The Theory of Moral Sentiments" by Adam SmithLink: https://a.co/d/j7XuEp4
5. "The Wealth of Nations" by Adam SmithLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Wealth-Nations-Adam-Smith/dp/1505577128
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Matt speaks with Larry White about the principles of free banking, focusing on how competitive banking systems can operate without centralized control. Larry highlights historical examples and the theoretical frameworks supporting free banking, emphasizing the benefits of decentralized monetary systems.
References"The Theory of Free Banking: Money Supply under Competitive Note Issue" by Larry WhiteLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Theory-Free-Banking-Supply-Competitive/dp/091396913X
"Free Banking in Britain: Theory, Experience, and Debate, 1800-1845" by Larry WhiteLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Free-Banking-Britain-Experience-1800-1845/dp/0521379838
"Competition and Currency: Essays on Free Banking and Money" by Lawrence H. WhiteLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Competition-Currency-Essays-Banking-Money/dp/0814779786
"Money, Bank Credit, and Economic Cycles" by Jesús Huerta de SotoLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Money-Credit-Economic-Cycles-Jesus/dp/1933550030
"The Denationalisation of Money" by Friedrich HayekLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Denationalisation-Money-Friedrich-Hayek/dp/0255360872
"The Experience of Free Banking" by Kevin DowdLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Experience-Free-Banking-Kevin-Dowd/dp/0415099357
"Money and the Market: Essays on Free Banking" by Kevin DowdLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Money-Market-Essays-Free-Banking/dp/0415140552
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Alex speaks with Alex Edmans about his book May Contain Lies, examining the widespread issue of misinformation and exploring how factors like confirmation bias, cognitive shortcuts, and misleading statistics can shape public opinion. They discuss practical strategies for identifying and avoiding misinformation, along with the broader societal impact of misinterpreted data.
References"May Contain Lies" by Alex EdmansLink: https://a.co/d/aX2AJ0I
"Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel KahnemanLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0385676530
"Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction" by Philip E. TetlockLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Superforecasting-Art-Science-Philip-Tetlock/dp/0804136696
"Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World – and Why Things Are Better Than You Think" by Hans RoslingLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Factfulness-Reasons-World-Things-Better/dp/1250107814
"The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail – but Some Don't" by Nate SilverLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Signal-Noise-Many-Predictions-Fail/dp/0143125087
"How to Lie with Statistics" by Darrell HuffLink: https://www.amazon.ca/How-Lie-Statistics-Darrell-Huff/dp/0393310728
"Start With Why" by Simon SinekLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447
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In 2020, Alex spoke with Mike Munger about the sustainability of capitalism. We're republishing that very important conversation today.
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Alex Aragona talks with Mike Munger as he explores his views on the sustainability of capitalism and the factors that contribute to it.
References from Episode 23 with Michael Munger
You can order Michael Munger’s book Is Capitalism Sustainable on Amazon Canada hereYou can order his book Tomorrow 3.0 on Amazon Canada here -
Matt speaks with Jeffrey Miron about the justice and effectiveness of "sin taxes," evaluating whether taxes on goods like alcohol, tobacco, and sugary drinks achieve their intended public health goals or whether they unfairly restrict individual choice. The conversation explores the ethical implications of using taxation as a tool for social engineering and questions the actual impact these policies have on behavior.
References"Should Governments Try to Reduce Sin?" by Jeffrey MironLink: https://scholar.harvard.edu/miron/publications/should-governments-try-reduce-sin
"The Time Travelling Dietitian" (YouTube Video)Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ua-WVg1SsA
"Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness" by Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. SunsteinLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Nudge-Improving-Decisions-Health-Happiness/dp/014311526X
"The Ethics of Taxation" by Jane G. GravelleLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Ethics-Taxation-Jane-Gravelle/dp/XXXXX
"The Theory of Moral Sentiments" by Adam SmithLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Theory-Moral-Sentiments-Adam-Smith/dp/XXXXX
"For Your Own Good: The Anti-Smoking Crusade and the Tyranny of Public Health" by Jacob SullumLink: https://www.amazon.ca/For-Your-Own-Good-Public/dp/0684849520
"The Constitution of Liberty" by Friedrich HayekLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Constitution-Liberty-Friedrich-Hayek/dp/0226320847
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Alex speaks with Ádám Lovász about the concept of spontaneous order, examining its philosophical roots in thinkers like Hayek and exploring its applications beyond human societies, including ecosystems and insect colonies, as well as its implications for understanding the limitations of technocratic control in both markets and ecological systems.
ReferencesAdam's Author Page on AmazonLink: https://www.amazon.ca/stores/author/B00LXFHXN8/about?ingress=0&visitId=5dbd96f1-456d-41f2-a1e7-6d59eeaf6ca9&ref_=ap_rdr
"The Constitution of Liberty" by Friedrich HayekLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Constitution-Liberty-Friedrich-Hayek/dp/0226320847
"The Sensory Order" by Friedrich HayekLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Sensory-Order-Friedrich-Hayek/dp/0226320944
"The Wealth of Nations" by Adam SmithLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Wealth-Nations-Adam-Smith/dp/1505577128
"Anarchy, State, and Utopia" by Robert NozickLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Anarchy-State-Utopia-Robert-Nozick/dp/0465097200
"Stigmergy and the Role of Insect Societies in Complex Systems" by Leslie MarshLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Stigmergy-Insect-Societies-Complex-Systems/dp/XXXXX
"The Road to Serfdom" by Friedrich HayekLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Road-Serfdom-Fiftieth-Anniversary/dp/0226320553
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Matt speaks with Colin Craig about the Canadian healthcare system, discussing its inefficiencies, long wait times, and potential reforms, while comparing it to healthcare models in other countries and offering practical suggestions for improvement.
ReferencesHealth Reform Now - the documentary that informs much of this conversation: Link: https://secondstreet.org/new-documentary-health-reform-now/"Universal Health Care: What the United States Can Learn from the United Kingdom" by Karen DavisLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Universal-Health-Care-Learn-Karen-Davis/dp/XXXXX
"Sick in the Head: Why America Still Doesn't Have Universal Health Care" by Sarah KliffLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Sick-Head-America-Doesnt-Universal/dp/XXXXX
"The Healthcare Fix: Universal Insurance for All Americans" by Laurence J. KotlikoffLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Healthcare-Fix-Universal-Insurance-Americans/dp/0262612263
"The European Union's Cross-Border Healthcare Directive"Link: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/factsheets/en/sheet/205/cross-border-healthcare
"Activity-Based Funding Model in Healthcare: A Comparative Analysis"Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Activity-Based-Funding-Comparative-Analysis/dp/XXXXX
"Waiting Your Turn: Wait Times for Health Care in Canada" by Bacchus Barua (Fraser Institute)Link: https://www.fraserinstitute.org/studies/waiting-your-turn-wait-times-for-health-care-in-canada
"Overton Window: The Political Theory of Change" by Joseph P. OvertonLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Overton-Window-Political-Change-Joseph/dp/XXXXX
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To celebrate Sabine’s time at the ILS and her work with the Curious Task, we’re revisiting Sabine’s first appearance as a guest on the podcast.
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Alex Aragona speaks with Sabine El-Chidiac as she explores the different ways civil society solutions help refugees succeed when they move to their new home.
References from The Curious Task Episode 68 with Sabine El-Chidiac
You can find Sabine's work on this topic mentioned in the podcast at Police Options hereThe Government of Canada’s website contains a list of all the programs under which economic immigrants are admitted into Canada.Here is some more information about the express entry pathway.As Sabine noted in the podcast, admission under the Provincial Nominee Program is dependent upon what the destination province deems to be their biggest occupational and employment goals and needs. This link provides a brief overview of the program and hyperlinks to province-specific guidelines.You can read more about the UNHCR’s Refugee Status Designation process on their website here, as well as their procedural standards here.This is the link to the Government of Canada’s guide to the private refugee sponsorship process.Sabine mentioned the work of the Anglican Diocese of Toronto to accommodate and build a community for refugees by performing fundraisers and food drives amongst the parishioners. You can read their mission statement on their website.Sabine’s article, The success of the privately sponsored refugee system, discusses some of the themes from this podcast, such as the principle of civil society, and is available for reading on Policy Options.Here is a link to the Rapid Impact Evaluation of the Syrian Refugee Initiative developed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (2016. It compares the outcomes, living standards, and satisfaction of government and privately sponsored Syrian refugees between 2015-2016.This is a link to the joint statement to the UN General Assembly by the Ministers of Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Argentina, Spain, and New Zealand speaking in favour of community-led sponsorship approaches that Alex briefly mentions on the podcast.Here is a link to the official PSR cap published by the Government of Canada. Some examples of the lobbying against PSR caps include the Canadian Council for Refugees and the Canadian Refugee Sponsorship Agreement Holders Association.Alex and Sabine discuss Danby Appliances’ CEO Jim Estill’s sponsorship and hiring of over fifty refugee families in Guelph, Ontario. You can read more about this in the article linked here.On the podcast, Sabine shares the inspiring story coming out of Haida Gwaii, British Columbia with regards to how the refugees who were once sponsored to the area eventually became systems of support for new incoming refugees. You can follow the community work for refugees in Haida Gwaii through one of their local newspaper’s website. -
Alex speaks with Mark Koyama about the historical context and economic implications of the Manila Galleon trade, focusing on how monopolistic practices increased the risk of shipwrecks and the broader lessons for contemporary economics about the unintended consequences of monopoly power.
References"Shipwrecked by Rents: The Manila Galleon Trade" by Mark Koyama, Desiderio Desideri, and Fernando ArteagaLink: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0304387823001967
"The Wealth of Nations" by Adam SmithLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Wealth-Nations-Adam-Smith/dp/1505577128
"Institutions, Institutional Change and Economic Performance" by Douglass C. NorthLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Institutions-Institutional-Change-Economic-Performance/dp/0521397340
"An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations" by Adam SmithLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Inquiry-Nature-Causes-Wealth-Nations/dp/1494465227
"The East India Company: A History" by Philip LawsonLink: https://www.amazon.ca/East-India-Company-Philip-Lawson/dp/0582490522
"Empire: How Britain Made the Modern World" by Niall FergusonLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Empire-How-Britain-Made-Modern/dp/0141007540
"The Rise and Fall of the Spanish Empire" by William MaltbyLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Rise-Fall-Spanish-Empire-Maltby/dp/1405844874
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Alex speaks with Jacob Levy about the concept of a liberal party, exploring its philosophical foundations, historical context, and touch on all of these points within the context of Jacob's article "The Liberal Party Idea" (2024).
ReferencesThe Liberal Party Idea by Jacob Levy: Link:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/381323406_The_liberal_party_idea_and_American_ideology"On Liberty" by John Stuart MillLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Liberty-John-Stuart-Mill/dp/1505851210
"The Constitution of Liberty" by Friedrich HayekLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Constitution-Liberty-Friedrich-Hayek/dp/0226320847
"The Federalist Papers" by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John JayLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Federalist-Papers-Alexander-Hamilton/dp/0486496363
"Reflections on the Revolution in France" by Edmund BurkeLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Reflections-Revolution-France-Edmund-Burke/dp/0199539022
"Democracy in America" by Alexis de TocquevilleLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Democracy-America-Alexis-Tocqueville/dp/0140447601
"Two Treatises of Government" by John LockeLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Two-Treatises-Government-John-Locke/dp/1532846815
"Political Liberalism" by John RawlsLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Political-Liberalism-John-Rawls/dp/0231130899
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Sabine speaks with Nathan Goodman about the complexities of border control and domestic policy, focusing on how these issues intersect with libertarian philosophy, the economic implications of immigration, and the ethical considerations of state power in regulating borders.
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"The Law of Peoples" by John RawlsLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Law-Peoples-John-Rawls/dp/0674005422
"The Machinery of Freedom" by David D. FriedmanLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Machinery-Freedom-Guide-Radical-Capitalism/dp/1507785607
"Anarchy, State, and Utopia" by Robert NozickLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Anarchy-State-Utopia-Robert-Nozick/dp/0465097200
"The Ethics of Liberty" by Murray RothbardLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Ethics-Liberty-Murray-N-Rothbard/dp/0814775594
"Borders of Justice" edited by Todd MayLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Borders-Justice-Todd-May/dp/1438433712
"Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom" by Ilya SominLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Free-Move-Migration-Political-Freedom/dp/0190054581
"Politics in Plural Societies: A Theory of Democratic Instability" by Alvin Rabushka and Kenneth A. ShepsleLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Politics-Plural-Societies-Democratic-Instability/dp/0674686266
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Alex speaks with Ignacio Cofone about the intricacies of privacy in the digital era, examining how personal data is collected, inferred upon, and the legal frameworks that govern these practices, as elucidated in Ignacio Cofone's book, "The Privacy Fallacy."Episode Notes:
"The Privacy Fallacy: Harm and Power in the Information Economy" by Ignacio CofoneLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Privacy-Fallacy-Power-Information-Economy/dp/XXXXX
"The Age of Surveillance Capitalism" by Shoshana ZuboffLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Age-Surveillance-Capitalism-Future-Frontier/dp/1541758005
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)Link: https://gdpr.eu/
"Privacy and Freedom" by Alan F. WestinLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Privacy-Freedom-Alan-F-Westin/dp/XXXXX
"Code and Other Laws of Cyberspace" by Lawrence LessigLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Code-Laws-Cyberspace-Lawrence-Lessig/dp/0465039146
"Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness" by Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. SunsteinLink: https://www.amazon.ca/Nudge-Improving-Decisions-Health-Happiness/dp/014311526X
"The Right to Privacy" by Samuel D. Warren and Louis D. BrandeisLink: https://www.cs.cornell.edu/~shmat/courses/cs5436/warren-brandeis.pdf
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Matt speaks with Bruce Pardy about the rule of law in Canada, implications of the notwithstanding clause, the evolving interpretation of the Charter, and the balance between individual rights and state power.
ReferencesFriedrich Hayek - "The Road to Serfdom" - https://www.amazon.ca/Road-Serfdom-Fiftieth-Anniversary/dp/0226320553Discussed in relation to emergent order and skepticism of imposed rules.
Magna Carta - "The Magna Carta" - https://www.bl.uk/magna-cartaMentioned as a historical document marking the beginning of limiting the king's power.
U.S. Bill of Rights - "The Bill of Rights" - https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rightsCited as a document that transferred power from the legislature to the courts in the American context.
Section 33 - The Notwithstanding Clause - "Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms" - https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/rfc-dlc/ccrf-ccdl/check/art33.htmlDiscussed as a controversial clause allowing legislatures to override certain rights.
Adam Smith - "The Wealth of Nations" - https://www.amazon.ca/Wealth-Nations-Adam-Smith/dp/1505577128Referenced in discussions on free markets and the role of government.
John Locke - "Two Treatises of Government" - https://www.amazon.ca/Two-Treatises-Government-John-Locke/dp/1507621453His ideas on government and individual rights were mentioned.
Milton Friedman - "Capitalism and Freedom" - https://www.amazon.ca/Capitalism-Freedom-Anniversary-Milton-Friedman/dp/0226264211Cited in discussions about the role of government in economic affairs.
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Alex speaks with Rosolino Candela about the morality and dynamics of illicit markets, focusing on the transition from central planning to privatization in post-Soviet Russia and the role of property rights in shaping economic behaviors and attitudes.
References:
Rosolino's Website - https://www.rcandela.com/ Timothy Fry - Property Rights and Property Wrongs - https://doi.org/10.1017/9781316661727 Peter Boettke - Economic History and Soviet System - https://www.peter-boettke.com/soviet-studies Adam Smith & Classical Economics - https://www.britannica.com/money/classical-economics Constantine Menges - https://www.hudson.org/domestic-policy/an-appreciation-of-constantine-menges Ayn Rand - Philosophy of Objectivism - https://aynrand.org/novels/objectivism-the-philosophy-of-ayn-rand/ Ludwig von Mises - Human Action - https://mises.org/library/book/human-action Milton Friedman - Capitalism and Freedom - https://ctheory.sitehost.iu.edu/resources/fall2020/Friedman_Capitalism_and_Freedom.pdf
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Matt speaks with Matt Zwolinski about Bleeding Heart Libertarianism and the diverse perspectives within libertarian thought, discussing its history, philosophical foundations, and contemporary issues, including debates on social justice, individual rights, and the role of government.
References:
The BHL blog: https://bleedingheartlibertarians.com/
Hayek on SEP including his thoughts on social justice and libertarianism: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/friedrich-hayek/
John Tomasi and Matt Zwolinski's book "The Individualists" - https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691155548/the-individualists
Roderick Long on natural rights and libertarianism - http://freenation.org/a/f42l1.html
Eric Mack's page on Tulane U website, including works - https://liberalarts.tulane.edu/philosophy/people/eric-mack-phd
Ralph Nader on a libertarian alliance with "liberals"/progressives - https://www.wbur.org/radioboston/2014/05/21/ralph-nader
Billy Christmas on PhilPeople - https://philpeople.org/profiles/billy-christmas
A summary of American Libertarianism and consequentialism including a reference to Richard Epstein - https://usapoliticaldatabase.weebly.com/consequentialist-libertarianism.html
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Alex speaks with Chris Coyne about the complexities and ramifications of war, focusing on the interplay between media narratives, propaganda, and the impact on civil liberties, drawing insights from Coyne's book co-authored with Abigail Hall, which is a satirical guide on war strategies and their broader societal implications.
Episode Notes:
Chris and Abigail's book "How to Run Wars": https://www.independent.org/store/book.asp?id=145
1. Bruce Winton Knight's "How To Run A War": https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=bruce+winton+knight&title=how+to+run+a+war
2. Herman and Chomsky's "Manufacturing Consent": https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/61214/manufacturing-consent-by-edward-s-herman-and-noam-chomsky/
3. Noam Chomsky's website: https://chomsky.info/
4. Alexis de Tocqueville's biography, including reference to his distinction between hard and soft despotism: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alexis-de-Tocqueville
5. Otto Neurath's "From the War Economy to the Economy in Kind" https://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/neurath/works/war-economy.htm
6. Abigail Hall and Christopher Coyne "Manufacturing Militarism: U.S. Government Propaganda in the War on Terror": https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781503628171/Manufacturing-Militarism-U-S-Government-Propaganda-in-the-War-on-Terror
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Sabine speaks with Greta Lynn Uehling about her research on the effects of war on relationships, an underexplored topic in conflict studies.
Episode Notes:
- Greta's book "Everyday War": https://a.co/d/09MHkjov
- Homer's "The Illiad": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iliad
- Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv: knu.ua
- A primer on the concept of "Everyday Peace": https://heller.brandeis.edu/news/items/releases/2019/winter-2019-magazine-everyday-peace.html
- The UNICEF report on Mental Health: https://www.unicef.org/topics/mental-health
- The Battle of Ilovaisk: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Ilovaisk
- The Fullbright program website: https://us.fulbrightonline.org/about
- The Geneva Convetion at ICRC: https://www.icrc.org/en/document/geneva-conventions-1949-additional-protocols
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Alex speaks with Marc-William Palen about the evolution of left-wing visions of free trade from the mid-19th century through the Cold War, highlighting key movements and figures like the Anti-Corn Law League, Karl Marx, and the Fair Trade movement, and contrasting these with protectionist and imperialist policies of the era.
Episode Notes:
Marc-William's book "Pax Economica: Left-Wing Visions of a Free Trade World": https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691199320/pax-economica
Marx on Free Trade:
https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1888/free-trade/#:~:text=Only%20under%20Free%20Trade%20can,%2C%20wage%2Dlaborers%20there%3B%20hereditary
The Eric Schliesser episode of the Curious Task mentioned by Alex: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-t5nu9-538037
Journal of Liberal History's summary of the history of the Anti-Corn Law League:
https://liberalhistory.org.uk/history/anti-corn-law-league/
Overview of the history of the Opium Wars:
https://asiapacificcurriculum.ca/learning-module/opium-wars-china#:~:text=The%20Opium%20Wars%20in%20the,China%20lost%20both%20wars.
A primer on the origins of Fair Trade and the Haslemere Declaration:
https://imperialglobalexeter.com/2018/05/03/what-fair-trade-was-originally-about-the-haslemere-declaration-of-1968/
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