Philip K. Howard

Philip K. Howard, a prominent lawyer and author focused on legal reform, joins the discussion about the overwhelming complexity of contemporary laws. He argues that excessive legal micromanagement stifles individual agency and practical wisdom. Highlighting the necessity of balancing strict rules with human judgment, he critiques how rigid regulations can lead to institutional failures. Howard also proposes innovative solutions for urban development, like a 'Department of Exceptions,' to promote flexibility and address housing shortages.

Expert Philip K. Howard discusses improving government functionality and accountability, the challenges facing government policies and bureaucracy, innovative environmental regulations, analysis of the American legal system, a constitutional claim on public employee union power, and the need for new leadership in government reform.