The Curious Task

Lauren Hall - What Is Radical Moderation?

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 Hall
Find more at: https://radicalmoderatesguide.substack.com

"The Way Out: How to Overcome Toxic Polarization" by Peter T. Coleman
Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Way-Out-Overcome-Toxic-Polarization/dp/0231195718

"High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out" by Amanda Ripley
Link: https://www.amazon.ca/High-Conflict-Trapped-How-Out/dp/1982128575

"Elements of Justice" by David Schmidtz
Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Elements-Justice-David-Schmidtz/dp/0521539360

"Living Together: Essays on Justice, Pluralism, and Community" by David Schmidtz
Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Living-Together-Essays-Justice-Pluralism/dp/0190233731

"The Polarization Detox Challenge" by Starts With Us
Explore more at: https://startswith.us/polarization-detox

"The Science of Family: The Politics of Moderation in Family Policies" by Lauren Hall
Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Science-Family-Politics-Moderation-Policies/dp/0367523267

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Elias Khalil - Who Was Ibn Khaldûn?

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.

References

1. "The Muqaddimah: An Introduction to History" by Ibn Khaldun, translated by Franz Rosenthal
Link: 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 a
long excerpt (pp. 233-238) from Ibn Khaldûn’s The Muqaddimah: An Introduction
to History.) http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1744137407000677

4. "The Theory of Moral Sentiments" by Adam Smith
Link: https://a.co/d/j7XuEp4

5. "The Wealth of Nations" by Adam Smith
Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Wealth-Nations-Adam-Smith/dp/1505577128 

 

Larry White - What Is Free Banking?

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

1. "The Theory of Free Banking: Money Supply under Competitive Note Issue" by Larry White
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Theory-Free-Banking-Supply-Competitive/dp/091396913X

2. "Free Banking in Britain: Theory, Experience, and Debate, 1800-1845" by Larry White
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Free-Banking-Britain-Experience-1800-1845/dp/0521379838

3. "Competition and Currency: Essays on Free Banking and Money" by Lawrence H. White
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Competition-Currency-Essays-Banking-Money/dp/0814779786

4. "Money, Bank Credit, and Economic Cycles" by Jesús Huerta de Soto
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Money-Credit-Economic-Cycles-Jesus/dp/1933550030

5. "The Denationalisation of Money" by Friedrich Hayek
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Denationalisation-Money-Friedrich-Hayek/dp/0255360872

6. "The Experience of Free Banking" by Kevin Dowd
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Experience-Free-Banking-Kevin-Dowd/dp/0415099357

7. "Money and the Market: Essays on Free Banking" by Kevin Dowd
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Money-Market-Essays-Free-Banking/dp/0415140552

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Alex Edmans - How Do Stories, Stats And Studies Exploit Our Biases?

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

1. "May Contain Lies" by Alex Edmans
   Link: https://a.co/d/aX2AJ0I

2. "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0385676530

3. "Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction" by Philip E. Tetlock
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Superforecasting-Art-Science-Philip-Tetlock/dp/0804136696

4. "Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World – and Why Things Are Better Than You Think" by Hans Rosling
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Factfulness-Reasons-World-Things-Better/dp/1250107814

5. "The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail – but Some Don't" by Nate Silver
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Signal-Noise-Many-Predictions-Fail/dp/0143125087

6. "How to Lie with Statistics" by Darrell Huff
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/How-Lie-Statistics-Darrell-Huff/dp/0393310728

7. "Start With Why" by Simon Sinek
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447

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Mike Munger - Is Capitalism Sustainable?

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 here
• You can order his book Tomorrow 3.0 on Amazon Canada here

Jeffrey Miron - Should Government Discourage Sin?

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

1. "Should Governments Try to Reduce Sin?" by Jeffrey Miron
   Link: https://scholar.harvard.edu/miron/publications/should-governments-try-reduce-sin

2. "The Time Travelling Dietitian" (YouTube Video)
   Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ua-WVg1SsA

3. "Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness" by Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Nudge-Improving-Decisions-Health-Happiness/dp/014311526X

4. "The Ethics of Taxation" by Jane G. Gravelle
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Ethics-Taxation-Jane-Gravelle/dp/XXXXX

5. "The Theory of Moral Sentiments" by Adam Smith
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Theory-Moral-Sentiments-Adam-Smith/dp/XXXXX

6. "For Your Own Good: The Anti-Smoking Crusade and the Tyranny of Public Health" by Jacob Sullum
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/For-Your-Own-Good-Public/dp/0684849520

7. "The Constitution of Liberty" by Friedrich Hayek
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Constitution-Liberty-Friedrich-Hayek/dp/0226320847

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Adam Lovasz - Is Spontaneous Order Just A Human Phenomenon?

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.

References

1. Adam's Author Page on Amazon
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/stores/author/B00LXFHXN8/about?ingress=0&visitId=5dbd96f1-456d-41f2-a1e7-6d59eeaf6ca9&ref_=ap_rdr

2. "The Constitution of Liberty" by Friedrich Hayek
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Constitution-Liberty-Friedrich-Hayek/dp/0226320847

3. "The Sensory Order" by Friedrich Hayek
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Sensory-Order-Friedrich-Hayek/dp/0226320944

4. "The Wealth of Nations" by Adam Smith
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Wealth-Nations-Adam-Smith/dp/1505577128

5. "Anarchy, State, and Utopia" by Robert Nozick
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Anarchy-State-Utopia-Robert-Nozick/dp/0465097200

6. "Stigmergy and the Role of Insect Societies in Complex Systems" by Leslie Marsh
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Stigmergy-Insect-Societies-Complex-Systems/dp/XXXXX

7. "The Road to Serfdom" by Friedrich Hayek
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Road-Serfdom-Fiftieth-Anniversary/dp/0226320553

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Colin Craig - How Bad Is Canadian Healthcare?

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.

References

1. Health Reform Now - the documentary that informs much of this conversation:
   Link: https://secondstreet.org/new-documentary-health-reform-now/ 

2. "Universal Health Care: What the United States Can Learn from the United Kingdom" by Karen Davis
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Universal-Health-Care-Learn-Karen-Davis/dp/XXXXX

3. "Sick in the Head: Why America Still Doesn't Have Universal Health Care" by Sarah Kliff
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Sick-Head-America-Doesnt-Universal/dp/XXXXX

4. "The Healthcare Fix: Universal Insurance for All Americans" by Laurence J. Kotlikoff
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Healthcare-Fix-Universal-Insurance-Americans/dp/0262612263

5. "The European Union's Cross-Border Healthcare Directive"
   Link: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/factsheets/en/sheet/205/cross-border-healthcare

6. "Activity-Based Funding Model in Healthcare: A Comparative Analysis"
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Activity-Based-Funding-Comparative-Analysis/dp/XXXXX

7. "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

8. "Overton Window: The Political Theory of Change" by Joseph P. Overton
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Overton-Window-Political-Change-Joseph/dp/XXXXX

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Sabine El-Chidiac - What Helps Refugees Succeed?

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 here
• The 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.

Mark Koyama - How Can Monopoly Lead To Shipwreck?

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

1. "Shipwrecked by Rents: The Manila Galleon Trade" by Mark Koyama, Desiderio Desideri, and Fernando Arteaga
   Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0304387823001967 

2. "The Wealth of Nations" by Adam Smith
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Wealth-Nations-Adam-Smith/dp/1505577128

3. "Institutions, Institutional Change and Economic Performance" by Douglass C. North
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Institutions-Institutional-Change-Economic-Performance/dp/0521397340

4. "An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations" by Adam Smith
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Inquiry-Nature-Causes-Wealth-Nations/dp/1494465227

5. "The East India Company: A History" by Philip Lawson
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/East-India-Company-Philip-Lawson/dp/0582490522

6. "Empire: How Britain Made the Modern World" by Niall Ferguson
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Empire-How-Britain-Made-Modern/dp/0141007540

7. "The Rise and Fall of the Spanish Empire" by William Maltby
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Rise-Fall-Spanish-Empire-Maltby/dp/1405844874

Jacob Levy - What Is The Idea Of A Liberal Party?

Summary

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).

References

1. The Liberal Party Idea by Jacob Levy:
   Link:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/381323406_The_liberal_party_idea_and_American_ideology

2. "On Liberty" by John Stuart Mill
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Liberty-John-Stuart-Mill/dp/1505851210

3. "The Constitution of Liberty" by Friedrich Hayek
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Constitution-Liberty-Friedrich-Hayek/dp/0226320847

4. "The Federalist Papers" by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Federalist-Papers-Alexander-Hamilton/dp/0486496363

5. "Reflections on the Revolution in France" by Edmund Burke
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Reflections-Revolution-France-Edmund-Burke/dp/0199539022

6. "Democracy in America" by Alexis de Tocqueville
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Democracy-America-Alexis-Tocqueville/dp/0140447601

7. "Two Treatises of Government" by John Locke
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Two-Treatises-Government-John-Locke/dp/1532846815

8. "Political Liberalism" by John Rawls
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Political-Liberalism-John-Rawls/dp/0231130899

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Nathan Goodman - How Can Border Control Affect Domestic Life?

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.

References

"The Law of Peoples" by John Rawls
Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Law-Peoples-John-Rawls/dp/0674005422

"The Machinery of Freedom" by David D. Friedman
Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Machinery-Freedom-Guide-Radical-Capitalism/dp/1507785607

"Anarchy, State, and Utopia" by Robert Nozick
Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Anarchy-State-Utopia-Robert-Nozick/dp/0465097200

"The Ethics of Liberty" by Murray Rothbard
Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Ethics-Liberty-Murray-N-Rothbard/dp/0814775594

"Borders of Justice" edited by Todd May
Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Borders-Justice-Todd-May/dp/1438433712

"Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom" by Ilya Somin
Link: 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. Shepsle
Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Politics-Plural-Societies-Democratic-Instability/dp/0674686266

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Ignacio Cofone - What Is The Privacy Fallacy?

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:

1. "The Privacy Fallacy: Harm and Power in the Information Economy" by Ignacio Cofone
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Privacy-Fallacy-Power-Information-Economy/dp/XXXXX

2. "The Age of Surveillance Capitalism" by Shoshana Zuboff
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Age-Surveillance-Capitalism-Future-Frontier/dp/1541758005

3. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
   Link: https://gdpr.eu/

4. "Privacy and Freedom" by Alan F. Westin
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Privacy-Freedom-Alan-F-Westin/dp/XXXXX

5. "Code and Other Laws of Cyberspace" by Lawrence Lessig
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Code-Laws-Cyberspace-Lawrence-Lessig/dp/0465039146

6. "Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness" by Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein
   Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Nudge-Improving-Decisions-Health-Happiness/dp/014311526X

7. "The Right to Privacy" by Samuel D. Warren and Louis D. Brandeis
   Link: https://www.cs.cornell.edu/~shmat/courses/cs5436/warren-brandeis.pdf

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Bruce Pardy - Do We Have The Rule Of Law?

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. 

References

1. Friedrich Hayek - "The Road to Serfdom" - https://www.amazon.ca/Road-Serfdom-Fiftieth-Anniversary/dp/0226320553
   Discussed in relation to emergent order and skepticism of imposed rules.

2. Magna Carta - "The Magna Carta" - https://www.bl.uk/magna-carta
   Mentioned as a historical document marking the beginning of limiting the king's power.

3. U.S. Bill of Rights - "The Bill of Rights" - https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights
   Cited as a document that transferred power from the legislature to the courts in the American context.

4. 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.html
   Discussed as a controversial clause allowing legislatures to override certain rights.

5. Adam Smith - "The Wealth of Nations" - https://www.amazon.ca/Wealth-Nations-Adam-Smith/dp/1505577128
   Referenced in discussions on free markets and the role of government.

6. John Locke - "Two Treatises of Government" - https://www.amazon.ca/Two-Treatises-Government-John-Locke/dp/1507621453
   His ideas on government and individual rights were mentioned.

7. Milton Friedman - "Capitalism and Freedom" - https://www.amazon.ca/Capitalism-Freedom-Anniversary-Milton-Friedman/dp/0226264211
   Cited in discussions about the role of government in economic affairs.

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Rosolino Candela - What Is The Morality Of Illicit Markets?

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 

Matt Zwolinski - What Is Bleeding Heart Libertarianism?

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 

Chris Coyne - How Do You Run A War?

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 

 

Greta Lynn Uehling - What Happens To Relationships During War?

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 

Marc-William Palen - Were There Left-Wing Visions of Free Trade?

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/ 

Joanna Baron - Did The Pandemic Undermine Civil Liberties?

Matt speaks with Joanna Baron about how government measures during the pandemic undermined civil liberties in North America and beyond. 

Episode Notes:

- Brian Bird's PhD Thesis: https://escholarship.mcgill.ca/concern/theses/4j03d4180 

- Fraser Institute: 

https://www.fraserinstitute.org/ 

- The Forgotten Fundamental Freedoms - Dwight G. Newman

https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3803888 

- Joanna's book with Christine Van Geyn "Pandemic Panic: How Canadian Government Responses to COVID-19 Changed Civil Liberties Forever" https://a.co/d/0aNNzvLW 

- "Let's Declare a Pandemic Amnesty" by Emily Oster https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/10/covid-response-forgiveness/671879/