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Tyler Cowen reinterprets conservatism, framing it in his own terms across various topics like foreign policy and the role of government. via Marginal REVOLUTION

Psychologist Charles Snowdon and musician David Teie found that Tamarin monkeys respond to music specifically composed for them based on their calls.

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"Coordination Problem" appears to be a blog featuring posts and archives on economic topics, links to similar blogs, and books seemingly written by the blog owners.

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Jason Kottke shares a piece by Errol Morris about photos of George W. Bush through interviews with three photographers and the stories behind their favorite images. via kottke.org

New research suggests that simply touching an item while shopping can lead to a sense of ownership, making you willing to pay more for it.

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This article uses a Burger King promotion as a jumping-off point to discuss the difficulty of valuing Facebook, ultimately concluding that its value is tied to its network effect and the increasing number of users and connections.

Jason Kottke shares some of his favorite posts from 2008, covering topics such as single-serving websites and the final season of The Wire. via kottke.org

Jason Kottke shares a list of skills from Popular Mechanics and notes that his father taught him many of them. via kottke.org

A study found that heavy drinkers contribute slightly more to Social Security than non-drinkers due to higher average lifetime earnings and earlier deaths.

This 2008 blog post discusses the potential collapse of the North Korean communist regime and speculates on the implications for reunification with South Korea.

Freakonomics explores the hidden side of everyday things from firefighters to romance novels. via The source of this content is Freakonomics.

Alex Tabarrok playfully challenges the "Golden Arches Theory of Conflict Prevention", suggesting a humorous alternative in light of the 2008 Russia-Georgia conflict. via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.