The government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic caused unprecedented economic destruction. Tens of millions lost their jobs. Countless businesses were
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Judging the Coronavirus Science
Government officials frequently tell us that they are “following the science.” While this may make their decisions seem objective, philosopher
We Need a Pandemic Testing Strategy
In an article on The Hill, Onkar Ghate and Elan Journo explain why the government must develop and implement a
South Dakota’s Rational Response to the Pandemic
South Dakota did not impose a lockdown on its residents, and despite apocalyptic predictions, controlled the pandemic while keeping businesses
The FDA’s Perpetual Process Machine
Nobelist Paul Romer details many of the ways that the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) policies hampered the response to
How to Objectively Consume Science
In this podcast, philosopher Greg Salmieri discusses how to analyze scientific claims. We are bombarded with many conflicting claims regarding
We can have Liberty and Effectively Address Pandemics
Philosopher Ben Bayer provides a succinct and provoking summary of “A Pro-Freedom Approach to Infectious Disease: Preparing for the Next
A Surgical Approach to COVID-19
In late March, Dr. David Katz questioned whether the lockdown was worse than the disease. In a New York Times