Episode 527: David Friedman Returns!

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