Barazzuttist Thought
Economics • Sociology • Psychology • Philosophy
Barazzuttist Thought is a blog dedicated to examining a range of topics in the humanities, often with an empiricist bent. If this interests you, consider subscribing and also reaching out using my contact page.
All articles published here are also published on my personal Substack.
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Are University Degrees Economically Valuable? Yes and No.
Many in my generation follow the default path after graduating high school by getting a diploma. The assumption is that a university education teaches valuable skills that will help them get jobs in the future. But does a university education improve a person’s workplace productivity? Research from The Economist finds that on average, going to…
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Is Political Orientation Genetic? More Than you Probably Think
Much of contemporary discussion surrounding opposition to one’s own political belief concerns the irrationality of those who may disagree with oneself. This is not unique to one political side or another. It is a ubiquitous phenomenon. To a liberal, liberalism appears natural and rational, and conservatism appears backward and silly. To a conservative, conservatism appears…
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On the Optimization of Social Services
There is a line of implicit thought I often see within policy discussions, particularly amongst those who are more sympathetic to redistributive policies. It is represented by a desire to institute as many different welfare programs as possible, always examining how we can add something, without considering if anything can be removed or optimized in…
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Coming Soon
I will begin writing short to medium sized articles on social science topics in the near future.
