Movie: The Gatekeepers

The Gatekeepers is a riveting documentary that consists of nothing more than interviews with six former directors of the Israeli intelligence agency Shin Bet interspersed with archival footage. I learned a lot, and was impressed, if not convinced, by all six.

A.O. Scott at the NYT liked it too.

Highly recommended.

Assorted links

1. The Economist on what women want ...

2. Political scientists misbehaving on airplanes.

3. Banning bikini baristas in exotic Shelton Washington because, you know, women should be treated like children and not allowed to make their own employment choices.

4. Planning your digital afterlife on google.

5. Some reasonable thoughts on the chain CPI. It is one (very small) step on the way to a serious retirement system.

Larry Summers on Austerity

Larry's review of the new book Austerity from the FT.

Marv Harshman, RIP

The Seattle Times has a nice piece on former University of Washington basketball coach Marv Harshman. He was the coach during my student days at Washington.

Nick Gillespie of Reason on the Colbert Report

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Assorted links

1. Places to go where you will not be bothered by other tourists.

2. Way too much time on their hands: Excel role-playing game edition.

3. State freedom ratings from the Mercatus Center at George Mason.

4. This video from last year's skit night remains oddly compelling.

5. "Don't face the future alone"

Exactly!

Hat tip: Alexandra van Sweringen on Facebook; the picture is from the Libertarian Party.