August Links

Anton discusses the Kardashev Conundrum (video) and redefining it via the “Kardeshev-Sagan-Nakamoto” Scale. (Also introduced me to the concept of the Laundauer Limit (wikipedia)). Archeologists find 4,000 year old business documents. But I doubt they ever asked — can markets work only if P != NP The 1933 Movie Dancing Lady has a joke with no payoff (staring one of the three Stooges). It turns out the joke was at Hitler’s expense and MGM cut it. (Turner Classic Movies video). Some Gaming Links: I rarely buy new videogames, but I do check them out from time to time. The trailer for Scarlet Deer Inn is charming and tempting (and if you are bored after a few seconds, skip to the 1:20 mark). Devil’s Plan contestant and World Champion Go-player Lee Sedol (who I’ve discussed a few times) designed a board game? Unsurprisingly, it’s a go-like game. Unboxing/Play video (struggling to remember the rules). BGG Page. Bryan Caplin asking the important questions — How would a Georgist Single Tax…