Jobs after automation
Some industries have enthusiastically adopted technology to improve their operations, while others have remained skeptical. Instead of fighting to protect jobs that can be done effectively »
The Jones Act
The Jones Act bans foreign vessels from carrying freight between US ports. But, because US-flagged vessels are typically more expensive, businesses have had to devise work-arounds. »
Which apartments are rent controlled?
Recently I've wondered why some apartments are rent controlled and others aren't. Intuitively, it seems like legislation should make it one way or the other. Tenants »
Salary for the First Lady
In recent history, First Ladies have effectively acted as members of the President's team to advance American interests, sometimes even attending events on the President's behalf. »
Why don't we have the day off on election day?
If we cared about increasing voter turnout, we would make election day a holiday, to increase the probability that people would vote. But unfortunately, more resources »
When would you be willing to leave the country?
Generally, I believe that people should stay and work out their differences after losing an election. But, recently I've been wrestling with when circumstances fall beyond »
What are tails for?
Tails enable expressive non-verbal communication and can help animals stay clean by keeping flies away, but these uses don't feel like good enough reasons for natural »
Privacy concerns about drones with cameras
When people see drones with onboard cameras, they get nervous. For some reason, people treat privacy concerns about drones more seriously than they do telephoto lenses »
Recommended pricing
Some restaurants, bars, and museums allow people to pay what they want, but show recommended prices. Online where transactions are effectively anonymous and impersonal, this would »
Zombie apocalypse team
Being selected as a member of a zombie apocalypse team is one of the highest compliments anyone can offer you. While this may seem like just »