What would it mean to end the age of entitlement?
In 1992 Bill Clinton campaigned on ideal: "The ideal that if you work hard and play by the rules you'll be rewarded, you'll do a...
At last a pop diva who isn’t channelling hookers and porn
http://youtu.be/fWNaR-rxAic I heard this song for the first time this evening. No doubt I'm one of the last to hear it - I certainly come...
An update on geo-engineering and solar power prices.
(note to self) For many years now, it has been clear to the insiders that there is no hope in achieving serious reductions to greenhouse...
Missing Link Friday – The end of the age of entitlement?
In a speech at the Institute of Economic Affairs, Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey announced the the end of the age of entitlement. He followed up...
Hayek on Rawls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRhs26o03ok In the second volume of Law, Legislation and Liberty Friedrich Hayek explained that he saw little point in engaging with Rawls' Theory of Justice...
Herding Part Two: Superstars
This wasn't supposed to be the theme of part two (Part One is here) but Jessica Irvine's recent and timely column on superstardom and One...
Shock: Titanic was a real ship – and it sank
You heard it first on Troppo. And no Charlotte, it isn't bad that you didn't know that the Titanic was real. Philosophers have had the...