Why social distancing is probably not that effective for containing the virus

In this post, drawing upon simple math and intuition, I will show why social distancing does not work in regard to limiting the infection of the corona virus, or its efficacy is vastly overstated. In preface, social distancing is distinct from quarantine. In the latter, individuals who are infected are required to remain in a… Continue reading Why social distancing is probably not that effective for containing the virus

Regulation without government

It’s not so much that libertarianism is about unilaterally abolishing the government and letting companies and individuals do whatever they they so please, but rather it’s more like a conceptual framework for resolving disagreement and conflict when economic agents are either unable to choose not to avail themselves to the government or some other regulatory… Continue reading Regulation without government

Is the Coronavirus a Once-In-A-Century Pathogen? Likely not

From quillette Dealing With a Once-In-A-Century Pathogen In 2018, Gates made another warning. Noting that people can now travel across the globe in a matter of hours, he said that a pathogen similar to SARS could kill 30 million people in six months.   A new pathogen has now emerged. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was… Continue reading Is the Coronavirus a Once-In-A-Century Pathogen? Likely not

The left’s only hope

In regard to Super Tuesday, If I had to wager, Trump will likely be reelected regardless of who the nominee is, but I cannot put a specific probability on it. I cannot say it will be a blowout. It could be like 2016 in which Trump wins the electoral college but loses the popular vote.… Continue reading The left’s only hope