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A 15-year-old economics paper claimed shipping goods from Seattle to Vancouver was as expensive as shipping them 75,000 miles, but a newer paper suggests the calculations are based on statistical illusions. via The Big Questions: Tackling the Problems of Philosophy with Ideas from Mathematics, Economics, and Physics

David Friedman's book "The Machinery of Freedom" is available online as he prepares to update the work for a third edition.

WIRED covers recent articles about AI, the metaverse, Amazon Prime Day deals, and more, alongside interviews and cultural reviews.

Rosecrans Baldwin explores the literary device of off-screen barking dogs and questions its utility and reflection of reality. via languagehat.com

Tyler Cowen ponders the surprisingly high cost of a good night's sleep, citing luxury mattresses like the $33,000 E.S. Kluft & Co. Palais Royale. via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

Steve Landsburg considers how different history might be if Ron Paul's 2003 proposal to eliminate government subsidies for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac had passed. via Steven Landsburg | The Big Questions: Tackling the Problems of Philosophy with Ideas from Mathematics, Economics, and Physics.

Al Jazeera provides live news updates on the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, including rocket attacks and bombings.

Al Jazeera provides live news updates on the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, including rocket attacks and bombings.

This analysis of the charter school debate argues that evaluating their effectiveness requires looking beyond standardized test scores to factors like graduation rates and criminal justice involvement. via Crooked Timber

The World Forgot features new music and information, such as new Sufjan Stevens songs and albums. via The World Forgot

Steve Landsburg's blog post riddles readers with a question: why do companies with vast resources take on big risks? via The Big Questions

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