Tyler Cowen
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Why Is Tyler Cowen Optimistic About AI?
Tyler Cowen is an economist, author, and professor who holds the Holbert L. Harris Chair of Economics at George Mason University and serves as chairman and faculty director of the Mercatus Center.
Luke Burgis on Mimetic Desire, Catholicism, and the Age of Social Contagion
Luke Burgis left Wall Street after two years, founded a few successful companies in his twenties, then walked away to spend three years in a Roman seminary on the path to the priesthood.
Tyler Cowen – Tetragrammaton
In this clip, Rick speaks with Tyler Cowen about the expectation to go to college established by big education.
Some fertility and AI forecasts
The 2024 forecast is particularly pessimistic about China’s fertility prospects.
Morocco facts of the day, Morocco is not hopeless
For decades, South Africa was the great success story of African industrialization.
How economics is changing
As a proportion of the literature, research about econometric theory, monetary policy and corporate governance has slumped. Meanwhile, papers on development, crime and gender are on the up.
What should I ask Roman Mars?
Yes I will be doing a Conversation with him. Most of all he is obsessed with design, here is Wikipedia: Roman Mars is an American radio producer.
Somalia facts of the day
The fruits of better security are plain to see. “Business is booming,” says Gamal Hassan, the commerce minister. New buildings are going up at a frenetic pace.
Things you cannot buy in America?
3. Exterior roller shutters (Rollladen) In much of Europe, homes feature heavy shutters integrated into the exterior of the window, enabling total blackout and better insulation.
Another rationale for sticky prices?
…what can be predicted, Dabis said, is that a recent policy change by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority requiring drivers to verbally quote the $2.25 fare to passengers may make their…