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What I’ve been reading
Tyler Cowen shares his recent reading list, highlighting several notable books. Each book offers unique insights into…
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*Silent Friend*
The film *Silent Friend* is a profound exploration of German romanticism, set in Marburg. It examines whether…
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New Aesthetics awards
The New Aesthetics awards have been announced, with 28 grantees selected from a large pool of applicants. Many artists…
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Monday assorted links
The article presents a collection of assorted links covering various topics. It includes discussions on DNA sampling…
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Campo Grande bleg, Brazil
The article discusses an upcoming visit to Campo Grande, Brazil, focusing on the country's agricultural export…
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The carousel trade (arbitrage)
The article discusses a fraudulent practice known as carousel trade or arbitrage. This scheme involves two companies…
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Emergent Ventures winners, 54th cohort
The 54th cohort of Emergent Ventures has announced its winners, showcasing a diverse group of young innovators. These…
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Sunday assorted links
The article discusses various topics including the potential decline of 'dad books' and the impact of podcasts. It…
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Liberal Economists Score an Own Goal Against Bezos
Liberal economists have criticized Jeff Bezos's assertion that the U.S. tax system is progressive. They argue that…
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*Equality of Permission*
Deirdre Nansen McCloskey's upcoming book, *Equality of Permission*, advocates for liberalism over statism. The book is…
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Robert Wright’s *The God Test*
Robert Wright's upcoming book, *The God Test*, explores the implications of artificial intelligence on humanity's…
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Saturday assorted links
The article presents a collection of assorted links curated by Tyler Cowen. It includes topics ranging from AI…
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Ross Douthat on what AI money should learn from the golden age of philanthropy
Ross Douthat critiques the recent era of philanthropy, highlighting its failures in creating lasting physical…
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What should I ask Chase Koch?
Chase Koch, along with Charles Koch, has released a new book titled 'Becoming a Principle-Driven Leader: 41 Principles…
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India fertility facts of the day
India's total fertility rate (TFR) has decreased to 1.88 in 2024, continuing a long-term trend of decline. The sex…
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*In the Realm of the Last Man*
The article discusses the philosophical perspectives of Leo Strauss and his followers, particularly the Straussians.…
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Friday assorted links
The article discusses various topics including the high cost of child care in the U.S. and rising unemployment rates…
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The new tranche of UAP videos
A new set of UAP videos has been released, sparking interest and discussion. These videos can be accessed through a…
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The archaeology tranche at Emergent Ventures
Emergent Ventures is funding innovative projects in archaeology that combine technology with traditional methods.…
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Is space warfare offense-dominant or defense-dominant?
The article discusses the challenges of using invasion ships in space warfare. It highlights the inefficiency of…
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Fertility and financial risk-taking
A recent study explores the relationship between fertility expectations and financial risk-taking. It finds that…
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Thursday assorted links
The article discusses various topics including the implications of baby boomers leaving the workforce and the federal…
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The AIs are “One of Us”
A general purpose AI model from OpenAI has solved the unit distance problem, a significant conjecture in mathematics.…
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The economics of unions
The article discusses the economic impact of unions, suggesting they raise wages by approximately 7% for unionized…
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Robin (it’s happening)
Robin is a groundbreaking multi-agent system designed to automate hypothesis generation and data analysis in…
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Conscious introspection leads to more self-deception?
The article discusses the relationship between conscious introspection and self-deception. It suggests that…
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Wednesday assorted links
The article discusses various topics including the emergence of an AI robot as a Buddhist monk and the potential for…
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John Burn-Murdoch on phones and fertility
John Burn-Murdoch discusses the relationship between smartphones and fertility rates. He argues that social media acts…
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Tajikistan fact of the day
Tajikistan's economy heavily relies on remittances, which accounted for 48% of its GDP in 2024. The majority of these…
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Old space policy vs. new space policy
The article discusses the transition from Old Space to New Space, highlighting the role of private companies like…
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Tuesday assorted links
The article discusses various topics including a major literary prize won by an AI-written story. It also highlights…
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Repugnant Economics
The article discusses the concept of 'repugnant markets' as explored in Al Roth's book, 'Moral Economics.' It…
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“Wokeness has peaked. What followed is worse.”
The article discusses the decline of wokeism and the emergence of more extreme left-adjacent movements. While wokeism…
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Monday assorted links
The article presents a collection of assorted links curated by Tyler Cowen. It includes topics such as AI in coding,…
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Who is losing out in marriage market competition?
The marriage market in the U.S. has shifted significantly over the past fifty years, with a growing number of women…
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What else is special about southeastern Michigan? (from my email)
Southeastern Michigan is notable for its significant contributions to both the mortgage and pizza industries. The…
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Why I am skeptical on the relationship between smart phones and fertility
The article expresses skepticism about the connection between smartphones and fertility rates. It suggests that while…
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Sunday assorted links
The article discusses various topics including a projected decline in University of Vermont enrollments and the…
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Dwarkesh in the Datacenter
Dwarkesh tours one of Jane Street's datacenters, offering insight into the vast computational resources used in…
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“Is the scientific enterprise too risk-averse?”
The debate on whether the scientific enterprise is too risk-averse has gained attention, with a recent event at Johns…
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South Korea facts of the day
The article discusses the economic history of South Korea, highlighting its unique growth model. Contrary to the…
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Revealing Life Preferences Through LLMs
Large Language Models (LLMs) can reveal human preferences regarding life choices such as income and working…
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Saturday assorted links
The article discusses various topics including tax evasion and its potential impact on tax revenue. It also touches on…
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Ned Phelps, RIP
Ned Phelps has passed away, prompting reflections on his contributions to economics. Olivier Blanchard offers a brief…
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Hayek in Jacobin
Vivek Chibber, in an interview with Jacobin, presents a critique of central planning aligned with the views of Mises,…
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Detroit notes
Detroit is experiencing a notable revival, with new office buildings indicating a budding prosperity. The Detroit…
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Are we finally seeing some market clearing prices for movies?
The cinema industry is experiencing a shift towards higher ticket prices, particularly for premium-format movies.…
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The economic rise of Latin America?
Latin America is experiencing a unique economic situation during the ongoing oil war, as its sovereign bonds remain…
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Tuesday assorted links
The article presents a collection of assorted links covering various topics. It discusses the implications of AI in…
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talkie: an LM from 1930
The article discusses the significance of the 1930 talkie, a landmark in film history. It highlights the technological…
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