Jonathan B. Wight Superfreakonomics has received a lot of criticism for its lapses in science.  But there's a larger philosophical issue, which is how the authors see the role of technocrats in policy making.  For example, in discussing global warming, the authors propose a geo-engineering solution, e.g., causing man-made volcanic-like cloud eruptions to block the…

Jonathan Wight I’ve compiled a list over the years of Nobel prize winners who’ve shown a willingness to engage in a discussion about ethics and economics.  Merely engaging is to be applauded—when this subject is so often considered taboo.  My list is below—but I'm sure it needs editing.  Who would like to add or make…