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School Choice as a Response to Robert Frank’s Case for the Rational Libertarian

Posted on December 18, 2011 by

While I’ve not read Robert Frank’s most recent book, The Darwin Economy:  Liberty, Competition, and the Common Good, based on reviews it seems to be an elaboration of an argument that Frank has been making for thirty years:  That competition … Continue reading →

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Why do we see honorable characters in fantasy novels but not in reality television?

Posted on September 18, 2011 by

In reading about the concept of honor in Japanese society at Bronze Doors last week I noticed, as is typically the case, that the students are fascinated.  Adolescents, I find, crave a sense of honor.  I asked them if characters … Continue reading →

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Bronze Doors Academy Launched

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

I just spent a couple of weeks in Austin (with a side trip on Free Cities to Honduras) to help Ariel and Lucas Miller launch The Bronze Doors Academy.  In addition to cool courses such as stop-motion animation and learning … Continue reading →

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