Check out YouNoSneaky! and Dani Rodrik's 15 Commandments for and about economics. I like this one:
Anyone who makes exaggerated claims about their pet theories, ideas, or solutions, be they mainstream or heterodox, either doesn’t know what they’re talking about, hasn’t done their homework or is trying to sell you something. “Our results SUGGEST…” is a good indicator that a person has thought hard about their subject. At least as far as these things go. A thorough method combined with some humility should invite more attention than extraordinary claims of genius. Scientific progress takes place at the margin.
I think an increase in the gas tax will solve all of the world's problems (note: I'm a genius AND trying to sell you something).
Hat tip: Matt Hickman
