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“On Constitutional Disobedience”
That is the title of this thought-provoking book by Louis Michael Seidman, a professor of constitutional law at Georgetown University. In summary, Professor Seidman’s thesis is that the Constitution of 1787 is not binding on us. While a strong case can … Continue reading
Posted in Cooperation, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Questions Rarely Asked
Tagged Constitution, Louis Michael Seidman, Sophistry
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Monday morning quarterbacks and the limits of game theory
Our colleague Justin Wolfers has written an excellent essay defending the indefensible–Coach Carroll’s controversial play call on 2nd down with 26 seconds remaining in the 4th quarter of Super Bowl XLIX, the disastrous (in hindsight) play call that led to his team’s gut-wrenching … Continue reading
Distribution of birthdays
In other words, some birthdays are more probable than others!
Reddit mystery
We love this picture. But who is she? No one really knows.
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Alternate solar systems
Is this art or science? Check out this cool Russian Space Agency video of what the sky would look like if the Sun were replaced by some other stars. It starts off with the binary star system of Alpha Centuri and … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Questions Rarely Asked, Science
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Sideways (map of the world edition)
Via reddit, this Chinese map depicts the best sea routes between China and the ports of New York City and Rotterdam.
Prediction theory of law (#Celebgate edition)
Is Apple liable in tort for last fall’s hack of celebrity iCloud accounts? What about Google? Check out this in-depth essay by Issie Lapowsky, published in Wired Magazine last September, addressing some of these questions. According to one source cited in Lapowsky’s report — … Continue reading
Posted in Law, Questions Rarely Asked, Web/Tech
Tagged BUL 3130, Celebgate, Negligence, Prediction Theory of Law, Privacy
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Most Valuable Cheater?
According to NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport, “Brady told someone close to him that he works on the footballs all week, then has no idea what happens to them on gameday.” Yeah right … We are still awaiting the results of the NFL’s … Continue reading
A constitutional contradiction?
Check out this disturbing essay by Daniel Lazare comparing people’s reverence for the U.S. Constitution to our reverence for holy texts. He also identifies a fundamental contradiction in our Constitution to boot: Sealed in moisture-controlled, bullet-proof glass containers that are … Continue reading
prior probability 