2010

Check out this gallery of redesigned gadgets imagined with a 1977 aesthetic. via kottke.org

Slashdot user "r" frequently submits stories and comments on the site, and their profile shows their recent activity and interests. via Slashdot

Arnold Kling examines the conditions under which government intervention is preferable to private solutions for market failures, arguing that mainstream economists focus too much on ideal market conditions. via Econlib.

The Daily Beast encountered a 404 error on a page that may have been about price wars.

via The Daily Beast

John Cassidy, in his concern over the global shift from economic stimulus to deficit reduction, argues it could hinder economic recovery. via The New Yorker

A blog post on One Thing to See highlights a video comparing U.S. and Swedish military recruitment commercials - the post author suggests there are differences in the approaches. via One Thing To See

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.