In this interview, infectious disease expert Dr. Amesh Adalja and philosopher Onkar Ghate discuss government’s proper role during a pandemic.
Tag: COVID-19
A Pro-freedom Approach to Infectious Disease
The government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic was a failure on nearly every level. Initially dismissive of the threat posed
An Unnecessary Crisis
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, infectious disease expert Dr. Amesh Adalja wrote that the impending crisis was entirely
By What Standard?
During the lockdown, businesses that were declared “non-essential” were prohibited from opening. In Texas, liquor stores were considered essential, but
Without Property Rights, Flourishing is Impossible
The economic shut down has exposed a fundamental truth that few are willing to acknowledge: Without property rights, flourishing is
When we Disagree
Rational people do not always agree on the proper course of action. They may not possess the same knowledge of
Protecting the Weak by Shackling the Strong
Many critics of opening the economy claim that it means sacrificing the weak. The truth is, not opening the economy