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Tyler Cowen links to Russ Roberts' essay which takes a skeptical view of top-down remedies for the 2008 financial crisis.

Jason Kottke writes about the PBS show, which is an industrial design documentary and is part of the Independent Lens series.

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Tyler Cowen shares a handful of eclectic links, including one where you can listen to David Hume's Treatise on Human Nature.

Al Jazeera's live news updates cover the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, as well as the situation in Gaza one year after an attack. via The source of this content is Al Jazeera.

Jacob Sullum details two different experiences with Salvia divinorum, comparing the effects of smoking versus using a tincture. via Reason.com.

Economist Steven Landsburg responds to parenting blogger Sierra Black's comment on the potential downsides of free trade, arguing that the benefits outweigh the risks. via The Big Questions

What is Austrian economics? This blog post sparks debate about whether it's even possible to define a school of economic thought. via ThinkMarkets

Leaked emails from the British Climate Research Unit sparked controversy, with climate change skeptics and scientists offering differing interpretations of the content. via Reason.com

The finale of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" featured a "Seinfeld" reunion with storylines referencing Michael Richard's real-life controversy and updates on the "Seinfeld" characters' lives.

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Radley Balko's Innocence Roundup summarizes news about wrongful convictions, highlighting several cases where individuals were released from prison after serving lengthy sentences for crimes they did not commit. via Reason.com

Robert Samuelson argues that the House-approved healthcare reform measure unfairly burdens young Americans and criticizes AARP for its support.

Gallup found 44% of Americans now favor legalization, a 13-point increase since 2000. via Reason.com