Aug 16, 2026 · Eric Peterson
Seeing Is an Act of Faith 8-2-26 (644)We often say that seeing is believing, but the reverse might be closer to the truth. Seeing depends on our faith that th...
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For all my interviews and more, subscribe on YouTube.A short talk in lieu of a post. Back on full duty tomorrow.Transcript:Hi, Paul Krugman here.I’m recording t...
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When a county loses its emergency room, it loses more than beds. It loses obstetrics, trauma response, and the confidence of young families deciding whether to...
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