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Bryan Caplan ranks the productivity of conversations with different groups based on political affiliation and economic literacy, sparking debate in the comments on open-mindedness and shared worldviews.

via Econlib

Arnold Kling challenges Brink Lindsey's argument that libertarians should distance themselves from the Tea Party Movement, suggesting libertarians should engage in reasoned debate on areas of agreement and disagreement. via Econlib

Mind Hacks shares an article examining the economics of the fashion industry, and how the use of "options" can impact which models rise to the top.

via Mind Hacks

Concerning practice reported in East Africa where heroin users are injecting themselves with the blood of other addicts to share the high or manage withdrawal, risking AIDS and hepatitis. via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

Alex Tabarrok shares a book recommendation for "Last Call" which explores the history of Prohibition in the United States. via Marginal REVOLUTION

This blog post shares a study that found economics was the third most common major among CEOs of S&P 500 companies. via The source of this content is Marginal REVOLUTION.

Richard Ebeling argues against Paul Krugman's support of Keynesian economics and believes that the US should have followed the economic advice of F.A. Hayek. via ThinkMarkets.

Arnold Kling's blog post explores the complexities of monetary theory, arguing that the Federal Reserve's influence over the economy might be less than traditional theories propose.

Bryan Caplan's post asks readers which is more outrageous: cloning yourself or cryonics. via Econlib

FlowingData questions how much information we can process by sharing a video on augmented reality and a future of hyperreality. via FlowingData

Al Jazeera is covering breaking news on the one-year anniversary of the war in Gaza.

A hilariously sad letter from a kid at summer camp is going viral!