Against Environmental Anti-humanism
There is no reason for pessimism about the future of our species or the planet.
Stone Age Anti-capitalism
Our hunter-gatherer past helps explain opposition to free markets.
How to Promote Invention and Innovation
Tolerate eccentricity, encourage population growth.
Human History Is an Ever-Expanding Circle of Empathy
The world has become freer, more just, more compassionate, gentler, and more equal. But there is clearly room for improvement.
Population Growth Leads to Abundant Resources
From petroleum to metals, commodities are cheaper than ever.
Pope Francis’s Unwarranted Gloom
Paradoxically, the pope’s encyclical comes in the midst of some excellent news.
Slovak Libertarians Reject the Euro Bailout
The Slovak parliament’s rejection of the European Financial Stability Facility and the collapse of the Slovak government on Tuesday shocked much of Europe. The vote’s outcome should not have come ...