An Appreciation: Matt Novak, Creator of Paleofuture
/But this dog has learned and appreciates new tricks, not least when it comes to doing history for a broad audience. And in that regard, Matt Novak rocks it, man. He rocks it.
Read MoreOn Hoffman and Work
/A single fact became clear from those excerpts, a fact that takes us past and beyond, but also explains, the “addiction” narrative: Hoffman was devoted to his work, and he honored that work by working his ass off for years and years.
Read MoreWhat I'm Learning On My Book Non-Tour, Part 1
/So one thing I’ve been doing is talking to agriculture folk who have been kind enough to hire me to talk about what I know. (Insert jokes here.)
Read MoreDrug Use Among Americans. Etc. Emphasis on the Latter
/I wondered aloud on Twitter how usage of pot breaks down among age groups, because I questioned the dismissal of the "old" as non-users.
Read MoreA Perfect Example of . . . Nothing
/Folks, that is a whole lotta nuthin'.
Read MoreTaxing Antibiotics: Rational Argument v. Socially Defined Marketplace
/The economists' proposal doesn't take that real (and probably hefty) cost into account; the invisible hand of social reform likely wasn't part of their calculations.
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