Prof Jeff Miron's Rational Perspective on the Effects and Policy Implications of Drug Prohibition

Now if we can find a politician who can explain this to the broader population. Not happening in my lifetime for sure. And now studies show that more than 1% of the US population is in prison. Awesome. On the bright side California is one of the few states that has seen a decline in the number of prisoners since 1987.

Americans Switching Religions - And Becoming Unaffiliated As Well.

NYTimes reports on a new Pew Study - the number of unaffiliated/agnostic individuals is rising. You wouldnt know it from the media coverage. (Click the image to expand it)

Lessig for Congress (or President)

Is there anyone better with powerpoint than Prof Lessig? Good material if you are trying to decide between Barack and Hillary. Also, he may be running for congress - encourage him by joining this group . He will bring some sanity and rationality into the political discourse.

Japanese/Koreans - Whats the Relationship?

Jared Diamond argues that the Koreans had a much more active role in shaping Japanese society than they like to admit ...

Infographic: Suicides at Golden Gate

Another well done graphic of suicides at each pole of the golden gate bridge - Edward Tufte would approve.

A Graphic worth a Thousand Words

NYTimes has a fascinating graphic that tells the story of Superbowl XLII concisely and with brilliance. There is no substitute for watching the game, but this serves as handy a summary as a multi-thousand word tome. The only improvement I can suggest is adding two markers for the game changing plays

1) The long 3rd down reception by tight end Boss, and
2) The fabulous catch by Tyree where he caught the ball with a hand and his helmet while Rodney Harrison wrestled him in the air

(Click through to view the full image)