The Settling of Science

Inmy real life job, I teach prisoners and parolees to identify the consequences of their behavior. To illustrate that some consequences are non-negotiable, I propose a bet.In this bet, I hold a book, and I say that I'm going to let it go. If the book falls down, they have to pay me fifty bucks. ... Read more

A (Reluctant) Capitalist Manifesto

I'ma capitalist, and so are you.Now, you may find that statement offensive. It seems many capitalists don't realize they're capitalists, including My Esteemed Colleague, who has devoted a great deal of time and energy to championing the principles and ideology of the former Soviet Union. What he doesn't realize, though, is that the Soviets were ... Read more