Miscellaneous

Burning Man and Econ Man [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/05/upshot/paul-romer-burning-man-nobel-economist.html] Interesting piece. Romer was on Econtalk last April [http://www.econtalk.org/paul-romer-on-growth-cities-and-the-state-of-economics/] . I can virtually guarantee you the NYT gives a leftward slant to Romer's views, but the piece is still worth

New podcast episode posted: Nietzsche [https://www.eudemonpodcast.com/the-weekly-eudemon/2019/9/8/episode-44-nietzsche] . Nietzsche and Slave Morality Nietzsche and Detachment Nietzsche and Zen Lightning Segments White Privilege II

Mr. Rogers/Hanks' Neighborhood [https://apnews.com/5af277479f6b469e8f3e8f22c6978d84] I have mixed feelings about this movie. Rogers was a wannabe Catholic . . . maybe (link [https://angelusnews.com/news/mike-aquilina/the-catholics-in-mister-rogers-neighborhood] ). “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” starring Hanks as the host of “Mister Rogers Neighborhood,” premiered Saturday night at the Toronto

Find Your Own Calcutta [https://i.redd.it/33ypjh24p2l31.jpg] A Mother Teresa pic and quote. Channeling Joseph Pieper [https://thepointmag.com/2019/criticism/idleness] With male labor-force participation rates in decline and the concept of universal basic income nudging into the mainstream, idleness has taken on new political urgency.

21 My middle child, Michael, turns 21 today. He's a great kid, albeit an aloof kid. While growing up, I'm afraid he thought his middle name was "Michael" and his first name was "WTF". Take it easy tonight, Michael. The Real Relief

Michigan becomes first state to ban flavored e-cigarettes [https://beta.washingtonpost.com/health/michigan-becomes-first-state-to-ban-flavored-e-cigarettes/2019/09/03/34f234c6-ce4c-11e9-8c1c-7c8ee785b855_story.html?outputType=amp] Morons beating on morons. I think vaping is stupid . . . I rank it with slamming one's genitals in the car door on purpose. But hey, it'

Understandable [https://www.yahoo.com/news/vegan-woman-sued-her-neighbors-140715647.html] A vegan woman has filed a suit against her neighbors in the Australian supreme court after complaining about the smell of meat and fish emanating from their barbecues. Study Performed in Our Basement [https://www.studyfinds.org/hurry-up-modern-patience-thresholds-lower-than-ever-before-survey-finds/] Patience is a virtue,

Why Does Saying “Flip Flop” Feels More Correct Than “Flop Flip”? [https://www.scienceabc.com/social-science/ablaut-reduplication-why-does-saying-flip-flop-feels-more-correct-than-flop-flip.html] There are many words that we use in our daily language that seem alright when spoken in a particular way, but somewhat weird when said in the 'wrong' order. There

This is the best of American wine country [https://www.10best.com/interests/drinks/2019-winners-for-the-best-of-american-wine-country/] This boutique hotel in Northern Michigan features just 32 guest rooms in a lakeside setting that'll make you feel like you're stepping back into the early 20th century. Nearby Walloon Lake