This from Alexander Blum writing in the HuffPost. We already have markets, the republic of science (Polanyi), urban design (Jacobs) and much more besides, spontaneous orders that embody these worthy stygmergic [sic] virtues (quote below). Writing a decade or so ago, the downside then expressed was that there runs the risk of ‘‘a kind of…
I knew that Parfit was a keen photographer with a great eye at least from the cover of Reasons and Persons, but here are many that have remained unseen by most until now. Luchino Visconti would have approved. Derek ParfitethicsLuchino Viscontipersonal identityphotography
A man riding a train may incarnate alienation (the commuter) or rotation (i. e., the English variety: “I was taking a long-delayed holiday. In the same compartment and directly opposite me, I noticed a young woman who seemed to be in some sort of distress. To my astonishment she beckoned to me. I had planned…
Professor Longhair — Bogalusa baby born on this day. boogie woogieJazzjazz Festnew orleanspianoprofessor longhairTipitina
Does this not in the clearest of terms reveal the regressive blindspot? — especially the IYIs. (Well, ok there is the co-chair of the Woman’s March followed by pussy-hatted sheepzoids). “DC Transit Cop’s Trial Details Ties Between Neo-Nazis and Islamist Terrorism“. islamliberalityNazismregressive left
Richard Epstein in The Review of Austrian Economics, December 2017, Volume 30, Issue 4, pp 415–446. Austrian EconomicsConstitution of LibertyFriedrich Hayekphilosophical jurisprudenceRichard Epstein
Always partial to an Islay, I tried this for the first time and it fared very much better than a Lagavulin 8 200th Anniversary Edition. The general consensus seems to be that price-wise this Islay offers a really big bang for the buck. Here are two assessments of it. alcoholFinlaggangastronomyIslaysingle malt
Genius — born on this day. For more on Booker check out the documentary Bayou Maharajah. Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Bookerboogie woogieJames Bookermusicnew orleanspiano
Lovely recollection of Rory by Chris Morrison. This story brings to mind that of Scot Halpin. Chris MorrisonguitarKeith Moon.musicrock ‘n rollRory Gallagherscot helpin
Born on this day. Every thing you need to know about Toole can be found here (documentary), here (biography) and here (review of aforementioned bio). Stay tuned for the forthcoming theatrical feature based upon JKT bio. When a true genius appears, you can know him by this sign: that all the dunces are in a confederacy against…
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