Start Here: Blog Purpose & Worldview
Purpose Logos is the Greek word for logic but has had many different meanings at different points in history. In the bible, the Christians referred to Logos as the word of God and from which all things were made. Aristotle recognized Logos at reasoned discourse, the logic behind an argument. The Stoic philosophers interpreted Logos […]
Christianity, Time Preference, and the Collapse of American Culture
America is still full of churches, but increasingly empty of Christians. For the first time in our nation’s history, fewer than half of U.S. adults claim membership in a house of worship. The number of Americans identifying as Christian has fallen sharply over the past two decades, from nearly 80% in 2007 to just over […]
You Can’t Be Both: The Contradiction at the Heart of U.S. Economic Policy
The Reserve Currency Paradox There is a deep, unresolved contradiction at the heart of U.S. economic policy: the desire to be a nationalist economy and the issuer of the global reserve currency. These two aims are fundamentally at odds. A nationalist economy requires trade protection, domestic manufacturing, and self-sufficiency. A reserve currency system demands persistent […]
A Fable on Cheating Time: Zombies, Unicorns, & The Tortoise
This story was originally posted by the Mises Institute Dusty Wunderlich | Published March 3, 2024 There is a grand economic fable that has been unfolding over the past two decades, one filled with mythical creatures and great fantasy. The main character of this fable is the grand wizard of the markets, The Federal Reserve. Like […]
Freedom Fest 2023 – Liberty as a Refuge From Democracy’s Failures
As I start to prepare for the upcoming Freedom Fest in July, I’m filled with deep appreciation for those in the liberty community fighting for freedom on a multitude of issues throughout society. The world has seen unprecedented intrusions on personal liberty in recent years making the brave voices in the liberty community more vital […]