Bob Murphy

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The Truth About God

(That’s my edgy title for the internet.) I saw this on Twitter and thought it was nice: I broke down at wept during this moment (among others) of Eugene Peterson’s funeral yesterday. I have parents who have whispered this message in my heart, and I hope to be one who whispers it to the hearts […]

Bob, Tom, and Tatiana on Naomi Brockwell’s Crypto Quiz Show

We had no idea what this was going to be. I think it turned out pretty funny.

Potpourrier

(Get it, like “more Potpourri”?) In my previous post I forgot to mention these items: ==> I had a blog post at Independent remarking on the 10th anniversary of the Bitcoin whitepaper. ==> This fictional piece from Scott Alexander is excellent.

Potpourri

Sorry for the radio silence. We had the 3rd annual Contra Cruise, and I also had a bunch of “day job” projects. Things should be getting back to normal around here… ==> Speaking of the cruise, this is the episode Tom and I recorded in front of the live audience. Good stuff–and don’t miss the […]

Wisdom About Debt From the Mosaic Code

In our Bible study we covered Deuteronomy 15. Some interesting excerpts: 1“At the end of every seven years you shall grant a release. 2And this is the manner of the release: every creditor shall release what he has lent to his neighbor. He shall not exact it of his neighbor, his brother, because the LORD’s […]

Nordhaus vs. the IPCC

Folks, this is really ludicrous. Look at the stuff I dug up from Nordhaus’ most recent model run. (Also, Tom and I walk through it on the latest Contra Krugman.) David R. Henderson catches the Niskanen Center crew likewise spouting nonsense on this. Note, I am choosing my words carefully. I don’t just mean, “Hey, […]

The Possible Utility of Mosaic Dietary Code

In my Bible study session tonight we covered Deuteronomy 14 which contained, among other things, the following rules for diet: 3“You shall not eat any abomination. 4These are the animals you may eat: the ox, the sheep, the goat, 5the deer, the gazelle, the roebuck, the wild goat, the ibex,a the antelope, and the mountain […]