- Why Strict Churches Are Strong by Laurence Iannaccone, an economist. I liked the data but not the theory. (Increased strictness must have dozens of effects. To say reduces free-riding is the crucial one is a leap of faith.) Unusually well-written. Related to my post North Korea and Penn State.
- JK Rowlings is bad-ass, says a friend
- Are celebrities more narcissistic than MBAs?
Thanks to Eric Meltzer and Ryan Holiday.