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Professor of economics at George Mason University and author of the Bet On It newsletter.
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Modern TimesBook Paul Johnson
I’ve loved it since I was a teenager, but professional historians typically rolled their eyes in disdain when I mentioned it.
Caplan revisits a long-standing challenge to historians about the factual reliability of Paul Johnson's Modern Times, using a ChatGPT conversation.
2026-08-19·betonit.ai ↗
For a New LibertyBook Murray Rothbard
This is the chapter that has literally converted thousands of highly intelligent, economically informed people to anarcho-capitalism.
Chapter 12 of Caplan's chapter-by-chapter book club on Rothbard's For a New Liberty.
2026-05-15·betonit.ai ↗
For a New LibertyBook Murray Rothbard
In all honesty, I think that these are the best eight pages of economics I’ve ever read.
Chapter 10 of Caplan's chapter-by-chapter book club on Rothbard's For a New Liberty.
2026-04-17·betonit.ai ↗
Progressive MythsBook Michael Huemer
I recently interviewed Mike Huemer on his new Progressive Myths. To repeat, I consider it “the best book on wokeness.” You know you’re reading a special book by page 3
Posting his video interview with Michael Huemer about Huemer's book Progressive Myths.
2025-02-04·betonit.ai ↗
ChatGPTSoftware OpenAI
Here’s me talking to ChatGPT. Big picture: I struggle to imagine a better conversation with a human being on this topic.
Caplan revisits a long-standing challenge to historians about the factual reliability of Paul Johnson's Modern Times, using a ChatGPT conversation.
2026-08-19·betonit.ai ↗
Unbeatable: The Brutally Honest Case for Free MarketsBook Bryan Caplan
It is definitely my broadest and least inhibited book — and in my judgment, the best-written and the best overall.
Caplan announces he has sent the final manuscript of his own next book to the publisher, and prints its acknowledgements.
2026-03-03·betonit.ai ↗
Richard Hanania's NewsletterOther Richard Hanania
Hanania is the world's best living essayist. Style and substance.
Bryan Caplan's own recommendation blurb for the newsletter Richard Hanania's Newsletter, on their Substack's recommendations page.
2024-10-18·betonit.ai ↗
Overcoming BiasOther Robin Hanson
Robin is a genius and my best friend in the world.
Bryan Caplan's own recommendation blurb for the newsletter Overcoming Bias, on their Substack's recommendations page.
2023-02-16·betonit.ai ↗
Fake NoûsOther Michael Huemer
Mike Huemer is the best philosopher.
Bryan Caplan's own recommendation blurb for the newsletter Fake Noûs, on their Substack's recommendations page.
2022-05-28·betonit.ai ↗
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