Matt Alldian

Bryan Caplan argues that while economists often say bad policies succeed because the benefits are more visible than the costs, war is a counterexample as people are easily persuaded of war's non-obvious benefits. via Econlib.

Bryan Caplan of EconLog expresses strong disapproval of the school practice of separating twins into different classrooms and discouraging "best friendships".

via Econlib.

Steven Johnson responds to Nicholas Carr's views on multitasking, suggesting that busy urban environments, rather than hindering, actually foster innovation.

North Korean government hired Chinese actors to cheer for their soccer team at the World Cup to prevent their citizens from defecting. via Econlib

The Daily Beast encountered a 404 error while trying to access a specific page about the World Cup. via The Daily Beast

Arnold Kling analyzes Tyler Cowen's argument against fiscal stimulus during economic downturns, suggesting a focus on inflation targets over government spending.

Arnold Kling compares and contrasts two Washington Post articles: one discussing negative outcomes for children conceived using sperm donors and a second examining Alvin Greene’s unexpected primary win.

Creative Criminals showcases a Durex ad with a humorous message for those who don't use their products. via The source of this content is Creative Criminals.

An Israeli lawmaker introduced a bill to regulate the modeling industry, initially proposing to ban underweight models and require disclosure of airbrushing. via Marginal Revolution

The Daily Beast encountered a 404 error while trying to access a specific page about the World Cup. via The Daily Beast

Eamonn Mallie contemplates the difficulty of forgetting the Troubles in Northern Ireland, particularly for victims and their families. via Slugger O'Toole.

Robin Hanson's blog post discusses a New York Times article discouraging close friendships in schools due to concerns about cliques and bullying. via Overcoming Bias.