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"Coronavirus"
🕑 Added 2020-03-19 12:05:01 +0000 UTCPatreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss the appropriate preparation and response to societal crises with the Director of Entrepreneurial Education for the Foundation for Economic Education, T.K. Coleman, and they answer the following questions:
Are we preparing needlessly for problems that won’t exist? (06:40)
How does the free market respond to a crisis? (09:25)
Why aren’t there sufficient tests for COVID-19? (20:40)
Are there some countries that are handling the pandemic better than the United States? (22:38)
Why does tribalism often take precedence over community? (34:51)
Is government incompetence and overregulation just as harmful to our health as the virus itself? (44:01)
Are some government regulations appropriate and helpful? (47:00)
How can we effectively use incentives instead of regulations? (52:07)
How effective are masks and respirators against the virus? (1:06:11)
LINKS
Article: Coronavirus
Book: Basic Economics
Book: Minimalist Rulebook
Book: Against Empathy
Essay: Let’s Talk About the Coronavirus
Facebook: T.K. Coleman
Health: Belcampo
Health: Wild Planet Sardines
Instagram: T.K. Coleman
Instagram: Jordan Moore
Instagram: Podcast Shawn
Instagram: Jessica Williams
Podcast: Pete Buttigieg
Podcast: Revolution of 1
Resources: The Minimalists
Subscribe: The Minimalists
Text: 937-202-4654
Twitter: T.K. Coleman
Watch: End Times Fun
Website: FEE
Website: T.K. Coleman
MAXIMS
“Consumerism is a compromise on your liquidity, and your liquidity is your greatest advantage in a crisis.” —T.K. Coleman
“Don’t let others’ expectations dictate your standards.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Be clear on what is ‘just-in-case’ and what is ‘just-for-when.’” —Ryan Nicodemus
Comments
Francis Robitaille
The focus of that episode was a little bit frustrating and besides the point i beleive. We did not get the helpfull advice we usually do from your episodes. On a personnal note; In the US, you might have a stronger sense of private liberties and that low regulations are good, but when is it ok to have your health care system run on profits alone, including hospitals witch close because they fear bankrupsy in a time of crisis? (From an article in the New York Times) Love you guys, but this episode iritated me. Sorry to say.
The Minimalists
If we’re always looking for the worst in others, we’re more likely to find the worst in ourselves. Thankfully, the opposite is also true. In these unsettling times, let’s search for the best in others; we’ll find the best in ourselves in the process.
David Klaus
I listen for self-improvement and escape, not to hear your personal political views and criticisms. I won’t pay $2 for that crap again.
