Author: Diamond Steve
Homework – Due Friday, May 25, 2018
I just finished Bryan Caplan’s excellent book The Case Against Education. The main assignment is in two parts: Listen to this. Read this. For a main-assignment bonus, read this. Now for the extr... Read More
Homework – Due Friday, April 6, 2018
One of the best conversations (IMO) we have had since starting the podcast was actually one that didn’t make it to broadcast because of technical difficulties. Perhaps we can recreate the magic ... Read More
Homework – Due Friday, March 2, 2018
The homework this week is to answer this question: What keeps you up at night? Bring your biggest fears to Fribrary, and let’s have a go at solving them. Seen any good documentaries lately? The ... Read More
Homework – Due Friday, January 19, 2018
Happy New Yearbrary! The main assignment is on aging, death, and eternalish life. Watch this and this and this, and come prepared to answer these questions: How long would you like to live? Should w... Read More
Homework – Due Friday, December 15, 2017
The main homework is answering the question “Is the World Over or Underpopulated, and How Would We Know?” — feel free to watch the video in advanced speed to save time, but donR... Read More
Homework – Due Friday, November 3, 2017
The main assignment is How Bad Can It Be? For extra credit check out these three short videos: Happy Trails Ah, Sugar. Oh, Honey, honey Wait a minute, Mister Postman For super-duper, extra bonus credi... Read More
Homework Due Friday, September 29, 2017
The main assignment comes in three parts. Notice that they are not in chronological order as the reference is to a WSJ article that is pay-wall protected. Hence, we begin with the reposting of the ori... Read More
Homework Due Friday, August 25, 2017
This week’s main assignment is a choose your own adventure, of sorts. I found both of these articles compelling and would enjoy discussing either. What Prohibition Can Teach Us About Environment... Read More