Matt Alldian

Kottke.org shared an account of a blind man who explains how the iPhone, with the help of an app called Color ID, allowed him to experience color for the first time.

via kottke.org

Richard Epstein discusses regulation and its impact on the economy in this EconTalk podcast episode, arguing that a classical liberal approach with limited government intervention is preferable. via Econlib

WIRED offers the latest news and insights on technology, science, culture, and business. via WIRED

Tyler Cowen shares assorted links on topics ranging from Fairfax culture and lifelong health insurance to James Hamilton's perspective on sales and unemployment. via Marginal REVOLUTION

Greg Mankiw shares observations about the upcoming release of the movie "Inside Job."

Tyler Cowen explores why the Federal Reserve isn't using monetary policy to stimulate the economy and considers if voters are open to further government action. via The source of this content is Marginal REVOLUTION.

Al Jazeera is covering the one-year anniversary of the war in Gaza, including the latest on the escalating conflict between Israel and Lebanon.

The best time-lapse video you will ever see. via Afternic.com

Al Jazeera is covering the one-year anniversary of the war in Gaza, including the latest on the escalating conflict between Israel and Lebanon.

Vote-buying was reported in the Afghanistan parliamentary elections with prices ranging from $1 to $18, and women's votes are considered more valuable.

Tyler Cowen shares assorted links on topics ranging from the correct way to eat a muffin to a university's decision to block social networks. via Marginal REVOLUTION

Questioning Terrorism Policy, a blog post by Bruce Schneier, links to an article that argues accepting some risk might be preferable to sacrificing freedom for the illusion of security. via Schneier on Security