Archive - The Philosophical Economist

Can you determine, from the outside, if something is science? The example of neurology suggests you can't.

Sep 28, 2024 •

June 2024

AI and The Shoeshine Boy

“If shoe-shine boys are giving stock tips, then it’s time to get out of the market.” These days, everyone is talking about AI. Is it time to get out of…

Jun 12, 2024 •

February 2024

Ambassador for Good

Honored and delighted to report that I’ve been named Ambassador for Ge Effektivt, a charity designed to effectively promote global health, climate, and…

Feb 16, 2024 •

The 2023 Ohlin Institute Public Discourse Award

The Ohlin Institute Public Discourse Award aims to reward contributions to public discourse that are evidence-based, thoughtful, and respectful of…

Feb 12, 2024 •

Who Was the First Professor of Happiness?

The Stockholm School of Economics just announced that they've appointed the world's first professor of happiness. Did they? No.

Feb 6, 2024 •

January 2024

In search of readers who hated my book

Jan 30, 2024 •

How Economics Can Save the World among "the best books of the year"

Jan 3, 2024 •

December 2023

November 2023

Eating Meat Without Harming Animals

If I told you there's a way to enjoy delicious, real meat at zero marginal cost to the animals or the environment, would you believe me?

Nov 24, 2023 •

CliffsNotes Study Guide

A reader kindly typed up a study guide to How Economics Can Save the World.

Nov 9, 2023 •

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