Regulating the Future

(Hat tip: KimR) - Government pretends it's the cause of progress. Then it strangles innovation. We know government understands that new technologies are important. The military invests in robots and traffic cops use radar guns. But when the rest of us use robots or fly drones, government gets eager to put rules in place before things get "out of control." Read more at Townhall.com Read More......

Insurer warnings cast doubt on ACA exchange future

(Hat tip: KimR) - Political uncertainty isn't the only threat to the Affordable Care Act's future. Cracks also are spreading through a major pillar supporting the law. Health insurance exchanges created to help millions of people find coverage are turning into money-losing ventures for many insurers. Read more at the Associated Press Read More......

Robots will take many of our jobs – and that's good

New technologies fascinate us – from the precision of robotic surgery to the potential of Amazon dropping packages on our doorsteps via drone. But at the same time, there is anxiety over robots and artificial intelligence making human labor unnecessary and, ultimately, replacing us. --Fear of the changes innovation brings is nothing new, and the reality is that robots will eventually replace us in many or most of today’s jobs and that’s, in fact, a glorious thing.

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Fast Forward To Obama's America In 2012

National Review Online, May 15, 2008 - by Michael Novak

One of the wisest American former officials I know asked me a few nights ago: “Michael, put on your thinking cap, and tell me where the United States will be four years from now, if Barack Obama is president.” Continued...

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The Conservatism of the Future

The New Criterion, January 2008, by John O'Sullivan

O'Sullivan tackles the left-right divide of the West making some striking observations regarding conservatism in America and the effect that Americans should learn from following the success of the NumbersUSA effort on the recent immigration bill and its failure. One of O'Sullivan's points is that the center right in America is far bigger than party politics. He gives some hints on how to frame exactly what it is that most Americans want. Look for some good nuggets in this article. Read More......