Barry Brownstein
The Miracles of Human Cooperation Are Hidden in Plain Sight
“Humans cooperate and communicate in miraculous ways through the mechanism of the price system. If you believe someone must be in charge of coordinating human action, you will never notice the marvels all around you.” ~Barry Brownstein
Can We Pass Adam Smith’s Finger Test?
“We have allowed our institutions to be hijacked by illiberal authoritarians posing as humanists. Should it surprise us that morality is in short supply?” ~Barry Brownstein
To Live for Grievances Risks Liberty
“How many minor and major irritations and grievances occupy your thinking throughout the day? What do we sacrifice when our attention is centered on grievances?” ~Barry Brownstein
Are We Choosing “Living Truth” or “Dead Dogma”?
“While the ranks of illiberal censors grow daily, John Stuart Mill’s impeccable logic reaches across time to refute arguments censors use to justify their authoritarian actions.” ~Barry Brownstein
A Noted Physician Advocates COVID Civil Disobedience
“Even without cronyism showing the way, ineffective and dangerous drugs are not uncommon in the annals of medicine.” ~Barry Brownstein
Orwell Exposed the Cowardice of Journalists and Intellectuals
“Orwell warned, ‘It is the literary and scientific intelligentsia, the very people who ought to be the guardians of liberty, who are beginning to despise it.’” ~Barry Brownstein
Hayek Helps Us Understand Why People Are Losing Their Minds
“Today, the extended order is breaking down. As order breaks down, so do our powers of reason. Many are willing to be taught to have disgust for those outside their tribe.” ~ Barry Brownstein
If We Live by Lies, We Will Demand Deceitful Politicians
“When we choose to live in an inner world governed by our self-deception, we get a government ruling by deceit and vigorously stifling alternative views. ” ~ Barry Brownstein
Why President Kennedy’s 1963 “Peace Speech” Matters Today
“Kennedy focused on humanity’s common interests — ‘we all inhabit this small planet. We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children’s future. And we are all mortal.’ Most importantly, we all have minds that can value peace over threats and domination.” ~ Barry Brownstein
A Timeless Method for Resisting Tyranny
“Neither tyrants nor apologists act with integrity. Developing our character by respecting the autonomy of others is a pathway to liberty.” ~ Barry Brownstein
