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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.

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

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

Alex Tabarrok poses a game theory puzzle to readers, challenging them to deduce the correct response to a "Narcotics Checkpoint" sign if they were carrying contraband.

The Atlantic published an article about Donald Triplett, the first person diagnosed with autism, and how our understanding of the diagnosis has changed. via Mind Hacks

Al Jazeera provides live news updates on the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, including rocket attacks and bombings. The site also covers Hurricane Milton, the Nobel Prize in medicine, and the war in Ukraine.

The September 18th, 2010 edition of The Economist features this week in politics, along with other news from around the world.