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Improving Our Standard of Living : The Science, Politics, and Economics of Global Betterment

By: Wesley Krug

... * Has capitalism failed? Or have we become more socialist? Are those terms meaningless? * Is the government too big? Or not big enough? * Is libertarianism a good or bad idea? * Why are several industries dominated by a handful of corporations? What can we do about it? * Why are prescription medications so expensive? How do we reduce costs? * Do we need m...

... Chapter 41: Arguments against Direct Democracy Chapter 42: Sensationalism and Doom and Gloom Chapter 43: Evidence of Progress Chapter 44: Crypto-Libertarianism Chapter 45: Is Futurism Religion? Chapter 46: Where’s My Flying Car? Chapter 47: Failed Predictions Chapter 48: Computers Chapter 49: Shrinking Machines Chapter 50: Virtual Reality Chapter 51: Singularit...

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