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STOP TALKING ABOUT JUDEO-CHRISTIANITY IT IS A FALSE IDEA
In American public life, few phrases are as pervasive—and as misleading—as “Judeo-Christian values.” Politicians from both parties routinely invoke the…
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The Problem with “Thinking Outside the Box”: Why Strategic Conformity is the Real Key to Success
“Think outside the box” is one of the most overused and misunderstood pieces of advice in modern culture.
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Cultural Norms, Identity, and the Case for Truth: Defending Shaun Maguire’s Remarks
Cultural Norms, Identity, and the Case for Truth: Defending Shaun Maguire’s Remarks
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Lee Kuan Yew and Eugenomics: Lessons for Jamaica
The principle that a nation's prosperity depends on its intellectual caliber cannot be disputed.
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Reparations Won't Work
Human capital, not foreign assistance, is the key determinant of growth.
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How belief in witchcraft holds Africa back
The persistence of superstitious beliefs has been largely ignored by mainstream economists—due to political correctness.
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Review of 'In Defense of German Colonialism' by Bruce Gilley
One of Gilley’s most original arguments is that the dismantling of the German Empire had negative consequences for Germany itself.
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Did slavery sow distrust in Africa?
A critique of the "deep roots" literature.
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