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The Remnant returns to its quarantine schedule with long-awaited guest and (possibly) the most-ever cited legal scholar, Cass Sunstein. Cass and Jonah have a longstanding camaraderie that began with a shared love of dogs - a subject they may write a book about - but they also have an uncanny ability to discuss flaws and weaknesses in one another’s political priors that’s rare in modern debate. There’s dog talk, bonobo talk, and some rank nudgery on this episode, so it’s a great pick-me-up episode with a little bit of something for everyone.
Show Notes:
-Cass talking about the Russian Fox Experiment
-For Kant nerds: Christine Korsgaard’s deontological argument for animal rights
-Cass’ book on “The Cost-Benefit Revolution”
-Cass and Thaler’s “Nudge” theory
-Bound By Oath, the Institute for Justice’s 14th Amendment history podcast
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I thought Cass Sunstein was the devil. Turns out he's totally reasonable. A very enjoyable episode and I really didn't think it would be and thought it a weird choice for a guest. Hat's off. You have once again filled the void, Jonah. I'm a high risk wise person (formerly known as old) and I do enjoy these pods as I am shelter in place and awaiting Spring.
Two bits of (heh) doggerel:
There was a pundit had a dog
And Dingo was her name-O
D - I - N - G -O
D - I - N - G -O
D - I - N - G -O
And DIngo was her name-O!
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From a pseudonymous blogger:
After the consequences of Adam and Eve’s choice began shaking out, and the cursings were pronounced, Satan became possessed with the white-hot incendiary anger that you only see in a dishonest man deprived of a loophole he was sure he was entitled to.
He went to work persuading the animals that Man had behaved shamefully and no longer deserved dominion over them. In this he had considerable success.
Most of the animals chose to simply shun Man.
However, the Rat decided that Man’s situation was ripe for exploitation.
The Louse decided that he was only doing God’s work.
The Cat decided that Man needed intelligent supervision, and she was just the one to do it.
The Horse decided to nobly swallow his pride, and condescend to carry the burden of Man.
Only the Dog was entirely undeceived.