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The Conversation · 10h ago

Quote of the day by Montesquieu: 'The success of most things depends upon knowing how long it will take to succeed' and why we give up on our biggest goals too soon

Jeff Bezos led Amazon by prioritizing a long-term vision rather than chasing short-term gains. This perspective aligns with Montesquieu's philosophy that success is often a lengthy journey. Misjudging project timeframes can lead to distress and hasty strategy changes. Insights from modern behavioral science highlight the planning fallacy and sunk cost…

The Times of India · Aug 12

As the US turns 250, a forgotten founding influence helps explain its current unease

As the 250th anniversary of American independence approaches, many people in the U.S. are deeply concerned about the country’s future.

The Conversation · Jul 2

A New Amicus Brief Arguing Against a Local D.A. Circumventing California's Three Strikes Law

Meg Garvin, John Yoo, and I argue to the California Supreme Court that L.A. District Attorney George Gascon is not free to ignore the commands of California's Three Strikes Law.

Reason · Apr 25, 2023

Why trade couldn’t buy peace

We thought globalisation was immune from geopolitical risk. We were wrong

Financial Times · Sep 23, 2022