On their first day of college, aspiring intellectuals Justin Walker and Pratik Shah meet in their philosophy class. The class
Author: jbp
A New Writing Course
I am pleased to announce the release of an online writing course. I bring a unique perspective to the course.
Principles and Property Rights
With the exception of those who have taken a vow of poverty, human beings desire “stuff.” We want more than
Objectively Houston
In November, I launched a new website–ObjectivelyHouston.com. This is a collaborative effort with several friends to bring rational ideas to
The Innovator Versus the Collective
My second book, The Innovator Versus the Collective, is now available in paperback and Kindle. The Introduction to the book
Thinking Well
It has been said that the teacher often learns more than the students, and I can vouch for the truth
The Lessons of History
It has been said that those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. But what if
The Free Market and Innovation
Throughout history, innovators have been criticized and mocked by their contemporaries. They have been accused of insanity and fraud. They
The Internet versus the Internet
We are often told that private companies won’t invest money into certain technologies, such as “green” energy, because it isn’t
The Regulator Versus the Innovator
The regulator and the innovator are two very different people. The regulator enforces standards. The innovator questions standards. The regulator