California epitomizes the adage, often attributed to Mark Twain, that “whisky is for drinking, water is for fighting over.” Even … More
Tag: technology
We love federalism . . . until we don’t: committing to federalism would promote innovation, accountability, and hedge against national politics
Federalism—preserving the states’ independent policymaking role to promote innovation and democratic accountability—is a value embraced by people across the political … More
Sharing-economy conservation: why technology solves complex environmental problems better than regulation
Technology is dramatically reducing informational costs and making it easier for large groups of people to communicate and collaborate. Consequently, … More
The boy who cried wolf grew up to be an environmental alarmist
Environmental alarmists may grab headlines, but they’ve repeatedly proven spectacularly wrong. Environmental issues require sober analysis and problem solving, not overheated rhetoric.
Will regulation undermine the sharing economy’s environmental potential?
The sharing economy holds tremendous environmental potential by making it easier for people to make more with less.
Cell phones secure property rights where government doesn’t
For centuries, technology has allowed people to make spectacular strides in doing more with less. The ultimate resource is human … More
