Ideas Having Sex

Mark Koyama explains the historical origins of sustained economic growth.Follow @IdeasHavingSexx on twitterToday’s book: How the World Became RichMark’s website & twitterCoauthor Jared Rubin’s twitterOther Books DiscussedThe British Industrial Revolution in Global PerspectiveThe Enlightened EconomyEscape from Rome: The Failure of Empire and the Road to ProsperityThe WEIRDest People in the WorldGuns, Germs, and Steel

David Beito joins me to discuss the life of doctor, entrepreneur, and civil rights pioneer TRM Howard.Today’s book: T. R. M. Howard: Doctor, Entrepreneur, Civil Rights PioneerFollow @IdeasHavingSexx on TwitterOther books by David BeitoIndependent InstituteZora Neale Hurston ArticleFrom Mutual Aid to the Welfare StateWomen of the MovementFDR's War Against the PressTopics: abortion, poverty, civil rights, black leaders, mutual aid, hunting, Roe vs Wade, racism, FBI, Mississippi

James Otteson joins me to correct popular economic fallacies.Today’s book: Seven Deadly Economic SinsFollow @IdeasHavingSexx on TwitterProfessor Otteson’s website & twitterOther books by James OttesonOther books discussed in the episode: How Innovation Works, The Great Leveler, The Bourgeois Virtues, & Economics in One Lesson

John Mueller discusses the wisdom of complacency in the face of exaggerated international threats.Today’s Book: The Stupidity of WarFollow @IdeasHavingSexx on TwitterPsychology of a Superpower by Chris FettweisOther Books by John MuellerJohn's Work at CATOResponsible Statecraft

Philosopher Michael Huemer discusses skepticism, free will, the mind-body problem, and the existence of God. He explores the complexities of burden shifting in arguments, evolution of philosophical ideas, difficulties in defining knowledge, and ethical theories. The conversation also touches on utilitarianism, rule utilitarianism in ethics, ethical intuitionism, time travel paradoxes in popular culture, and logical coherence in movies.

Kristian Niemietz explains how the allure of socialism never seems to die, despite its many failures.Today’s book: Socialism: The Failed Idea That Never DiesFollow @IdeasHavingSexx on TwitterFollow Kristian Niemietz on TwitterInstitute of Economic AffairsPolitical Pilgrims by Paul Hollander

Bryan Caplan discusses the many ways demagogues manipulate their way to the top. Today’s book: How Evil Are Politicians?Follow @IdeasHavingSexx on TwitterBryan’s blogDiscussed and Recommended Books:A History of FascismHitler SpeaksWorld CommunismExpert Political JudgementSuperforcastingThe Problem of Political AuthorityThe Stupidity of WarMein Kampf

David Skarbek describes the formal and informal governance structures in prisons around the world.Follow me on Twitter, YouTubeToday’s book: The Puzzle of Prison OrderOther LinksThe Social Order of the UnderworldDavid’s TwitterDavid’s Website

David Friedman describes the legal systems of societies throughout history and around the globe.Chris Kaufman on Twitter: @IdeasHavingSexxToday's Book: Legal Systems Very Different from OursOther things discussed in the episode:David's WebsiteDavid's BlogThe Machinery of FreedomLaw's OrderFriedman vs Block on Austrian vs Chicago EconMan, Economy, and StateRobert Murphy Responds to DavidAstral Codex Ten (Formerly Slate Star Codex)

Bart Wilson tells us why property is a universal and uniquely human custom, and why all of those words are important.Chris Kaufman on Twitter @IdeasHavingSexxBart Wilson on Twitter @BartWilsonBook: The Property Species: Mine, Yours, and the Human MindBook: HumanomicsBook: Imprisoned in EnglishBook: English - Meaning and CultureEPISODE TRANSCRIPT“Today I'm talking to professor of economics at chapman University Bart J. Wilson about his book, The Property Species. Bart and I talk about…” (full transcript)