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Idealog—in the ideas business

Well, it is an expensive habit

Sometime Idealog contributor James Hurman appeared on Campbell Live last night with an unusual offer.

If you ever wanted to collect taxes on smoking, now's your chance. James has a website to document his auction.

Update: I was thinking of Freakonomics when I wrote this—and it didn’t take long for Stephen Dubner to pick up on it.


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Matt
Just stop smoking without any other actions or decisions than not to smoke. It is that simple. You won't become famous but I guarantee you will feel healthier and will look better for your decision.
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Ron

Thank for the advice Ron, but this is James' project, not mine. His auction is going live next week.