Tyler Cowen: AI culture will be weirder than we can yet imagine
"In other words: In the not-too-distant future, what kind of culture the world produces could depend on the price of electricity," Cowen writes.
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Tyler Cowen: Maybe legalizing weed wasn’t such a great idea
"Many people want to smoke it, but it is not good for everyone," Cowen writes.
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Tyler Cowen: Want more moderate candidates?
"The broader evidence on ranked choice voting shows that, when used, it has made U.S. politics more moderate."
Tyler Cowen: Why is Sweden paying grandparents to babysit? The reasoning is … reasonable
"I am still unsure whether this new policy is a good idea, though it has stronger virtues and benefits than I first thought," Cowen writes.
Tyler Cowen: The real government conspiracy isn’t about UFOs
First, is there a major puzzle to account for? And second, what is the best explanation for that puzzle?
Tyler Cowen: No, low-skilled immigrants don’t cost taxpayers money
It is a fundamental principle of economics to look past the seen and consider the unseen.
Tyler Cowen: Trump’s plans for the Fed make no sense, even for him
Presidents would likely give more consideration to their own reelection prospects than to the advice of the Fed staff.
Tyler Cowen: How can countries make immigration work? Ask Canada
It is hard to avoid the conclusion that, for many countries, high rates of immigration are flat-out necessary.
Tyler Cowen: Indiana can’t make universities more conservative with a law
Under some scenarios, right-wing and conservative professors could easily end up worse off under this new system.
Tyler Cowen: Your child’s favorite teacher may soon be a chatbot
Imagine AI programmed to be your kid's friend.