Episode 66 – Friedrich Hayek and Jack High (Podcast)
Today’s podcast, originally recorded in 1978, is a discussion between legendary economist Friedrich Hayek and then economics graduate student Jack High. During the conversation, Hayek talks about his major influences in economics as well as his upbringing in the social sciences. As they dive into Hayek’s philosophical and professional development, they touch on famous names from history such as John Maynard Keynes, Ludwig von Mises, and George Stigler. Originally Recorded: 1978
Dead Wrong® with Johan Norberg – How to Create Monopolies (VIDEO)
Episode 65 – Economic Reasoning and Sexual Behavior (Podcast)
Today’s podcast is a conversation originally recorded in 1994 about the teaching of sexual legal issues in law schools around the United States. Richard Posner, former Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals, Larry Lessig, former Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Chicago, and Tom Smith, former Director-General of the Social Survey at the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago consider the long-term implications of the subject. Originally Recorded: 1994
Dead Wrong® with Johan Norberg – Is There a Mental Illness Epidemic? (VIDEO)
Episode 64 – Friedrich Hayek and Elaine Carver Leijonhufvud (Podcast)
This conversation between legendary economist Friedrich Hayek and former economics writer Elaine Carver Leijonhufvud includes an intimate look into the life of Hayek as a young man. During the discussion, the two talk about Hayek’s memories of traveling to America as well as his perception of the tension between religious and scientific thought. Originally Recorded: 1978
Dead Wrong® with Johan Norberg – Are We Stuck in Bubbles? (VIDEO)
Episode 63 – Condensed Matter Physics (Podcast)
Physics is a complicated field, but when you start talking about the smallest particles we know of, things become even more complicated. Discover some of the guiding principles of the world of atomic particles and learn more about the complex systems in the human body. Former Nobel Prize winner in physics, Dr. Philip W. Anderson, and Princeton University Professor Shivaji Sondhi discuss the topic in today’s podcast. Originally Recorded: 1999
Dead Wrong® with Johan Norberg – Organic Farming to Save the Planet? (VIDEO)
One of the most pressing debates of our time is about how we can reduce our emissions and save the planet. One popular argument for reducing greenhouse gases is to farm organically. The emergence of GMOs has been contested by many, and organic foods have become more and more popular as a result. And using pesticides and fertilizers have a real effect on the environment. But the question of efficiency comes into play.
What would happen if we went all organic? Can we produce the same amount of food on the same amount of land without modern agricultural techniques? Are the unintended consequences worth the benefit of making the change to organic? More importantly, would it truly save the planet?
Episode 62 – Friedrich Hayek and Dr. Axel Leijonhufvud (Podcast)
Today’s podcast features a conversation between former Professor of Economics at UCLA, Axel Leijonhufvud, and famous economist Friedrich von Hayek. During the discussion, the two converse about the people that influenced Hayek’s work and thoughts, eventually diving into social and economic trends as well as monetary theory. Hayek expands on his earlier days as a student, and a young man, identifying the people who shaped his thinking on the world. He also talks about what type of literature helped to push him in the field of economics, and if he had any conflicts with other intellectuals’ views at the time. …