I haven’t really been in the mood to write much lately, in part because my mind is reeling from following the news, reading more books and journal articles on economics, and being a father with a house to take care of. Most of my time spent doing things is also spent listening to audiobooks or lecture podcasts on various subjects, most of which are history- or economics-related.
Lately, here are a few thoughts:
- Until one understands basic economic theory (law of supply and demand, scarcity, and efficiency), it’s futile getting into a discussion about economic policies such as health care, welfare, and taxation
- Studying history makes us less doomed to repeat the mistakes of those before us, if we take seriously the similarities between our own day and the eras of the past; the “dooms-dayers” have very good points, even if they are a bit “out there”
- Because all humans deserve respect and freedom to act according to their own will, the key to “running society” is to understand incentives; in reality, “running society” is simply establishing a rule of law with equal protections for all
- Christians who wish to do social justice by playing politics are cheapening the gospel
- Respect for all human beings can only be achieved by thinking in terms of individualism
- Collectivism is an excuse to disregard human dignity, respect, and inherent personal value; it reduces individuals to dispensable and usable
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