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Arnold Kling discusses government fundamentalism, contrasting it with market fundamentalism and illustrating his point with the example of a homeowner opting out of fire protection. via Econlib.

Jason Kottke shares a trailer for the Coen brothers' remake of the John Wayne classic, True Grit.

Malcolm Gladwell's article contrasts the civil-rights activism of the 1960s with modern-day online activism through social media.

Steve Landsburg recaps his debate with Dinesh D'Souza at FreedomFest 2010 and provides a link to the video. via The Big Questions

BoingBoing features diverse articles including discussions about movies, the impact of extreme heat, and political topics.

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Arnold Kling argues that lagging employment numbers following the 2007-2009 recession suggest the economic downturn wasn't truly over, prioritizing employment figures over GDP growth as an indicator of economic health. via Econlib.

Economists share their thoughts on how the teaching of economics should change in light of the financial crisis in a series of responses on Marginal REVOLUTION.

Slate's new series about creative partnerships explores John Lennon and Paul McCartney's creative collaboration, highlighting the tension in their relationship.

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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.

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

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

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