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Essays tagged “government”. Follow an idea across the archive.
The review analyzes 'Plagues and Peoples' by William H. McNeill, which presents human history as shaped by the interaction between humans, microparasites, and societal structures.
Scott Alexander proposes viewing culture as a fourth branch of government to highlight its importance in societal function and governance.
Scott reviews 'The Machinery of Freedom' by David Friedman, discussing libertarian ideas and anarcho-capitalist proposals while expressing both interest and skepticism.