Episode 527: David Friedman Returns!

<p>David Friedman joins us once again to discuss differing legal systems (and Renaissance fairs).</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview</p><p>01:14 Furries, Renaissance Fairs, and Pittsburgh Subcultures</p><p>06:42 Rethinking the Social Security Retirement Age</p><p>10:46 Foolishness of the Week: The BBC Loses Its Mind</p><p>17:02 David Friedman on Alternative Legal Systems</p><p>17:58 Renaissance Fairs vs. Historical Recreation</p><p>23:04 Competing Legal Systems Throughout History</p><p>28:15 Benefit of Clergy and Medieval English Law</p><p>30:29 How Multiple Legal Systems Can Coexist</p><p>32:06 Order Without Law and Enforcing Social Norms</p><p>35:27 Civil Asset Forfeiture and Incentives in Punishment</p><p>36:45 Amish and Romani Legal Systems</p><p>39:50 How Romani Communities Enforce Their Own Laws</p><p>46:11 Sharia Law and Islamic Legal Systems in America</p><p>53:08 When Crime Is Against the State vs. the Victim</p><p>55:17 Private Justice and Compensation in Iraq</p><p>57:46 Tribal Responsibility and Saudi Legal Traditions</p><p>59:09 David Friedman’s Current Projects and What’s Next</p><p>1:00:11 Climate Change, Population Growth, and Economic Orthodoxy</p><p>1:02:39 Where to Find David Friedman’s Work</p>