tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089082204850170942.post6899670861483018668..comments2024-03-21T12:52:08.166+11:00Comments on Freedom and Flourishing: What can be done to promote public understanding of complex issues?Winton Bateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07383561940886657594noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089082204850170942.post-78209921823677836062009-01-04T13:42:00.000+11:002009-01-04T13:42:00.000+11:00I think we probably have to accept that there will...I think we probably have to accept that there will always be people who become instant experts as soon as they start talking about economic policy. From their perspective it seems obvious that if jobs are being lost in some industry as a result of foreign competition, then the government should increase trade barriers. If petrol prices are rising steeply, then the government should control petrol prices. If some investment funds manager commits fraud, then the government should introduce more regulation. A so on ...<BR/><BR/>However, I think we can do a lot more to ensure that these populist ideas are more effectively challenged than at present.Winton Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383561940886657594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089082204850170942.post-69777212328141854752009-01-04T05:49:00.000+11:002009-01-04T05:49:00.000+11:00In my opinion, the public is just plain lazy. I h...In my opinion, the public is just plain lazy. I have participated in conversations regarding current issues where I walk away wondering where in the world this information had come from - made up more than likely. I figure, if you can turn Jim, then there is hope.Me-Me Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15702437014277335742noreply@blogger.com