Homines libenter quod volunt credunt
Posted in Adaptation, Immigration on Feb 15th, 2016
There is a well known literature on how well (very) the children and grandchildren assimilate into the American economy and culture. What is less well-known are how other aspects of America end up rubbing off on the progeny of immigrants? In this study on the heritability of health characteristics, the authors find that even factors […]
Posted in Entrepreneurs, Environment, ethical foundations, Extended Order, Standards of Living, Ultimate Resource on Feb 15th, 2016
… I wished that people could stop for a moment to celebrate the life and contributions of people like Norman Borlaug. He is probably the greatest “farmer” of all-time, and arguably has done more good for humanity than the entire combination of leaders and rulers who have ever walked the face of this Earth. If […]
