Tyler Cowen
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A simple point about the intertemporal regulation of AI
At some point AI will be more regulated than it is today. Furthermore, I believe that most parts of the American economy, once they are regulated, end up overregulated.
AI and Religion with Tyler Cow… - SAPIR with David Wolpe - Apple Podcasts
Economist Tyler Cowen joins David Wolpe for a conversation about AI, religion, and what makes us human.
One reason I do not love AI writing, or even AI-assisted writing
Of course I read to absorb the content, but I also am in a position to meet many authors, have contact with them, and spend time with them.
More on Elizabeth Holmes and prison
The Free Press asked me to expand upon my views of this matter, here is one excerpt from the piece: Third, fewer women in prison does not have to mean less deterrence overall, as arguably we should…
The Causal Effect of Foreign Ideas on U.S. Innovation
Globalization is once again better than many people realize: We study the role of foreign ideas in U. S.
The net fiscal impact of immigration should include gains from trade
Immigration affects natives through both labor markets and public budgets, yet these channels are usually studied separately.
Saving for the machines
From Jesús Fernández-Villaverde: When machines can perform a growing share of tasks, growth depends on two margins: how the task structure affects the returns to accumulating machines, and how…
On Brazilian food
Every now and then I will write a piece on food for Works in Progress. Here is my piece on eating in Brazil: Brazil, like most large nations, also offers multiple cuisines.
The California billionaire tax is very likely a net revenue loser
This paper examines the revenue and migration impact of the 2026 California Billionaire Tax Act, a one-time 5 percent tax on the worldwide net worth of individuals exceeding $1 billion.
*You Can See Everything* (no spoilers)
An excellent and also original movie, you all should see it.