Economics and policy analysis from Bloomberg Opinion columnist Noah Smith.
Bo French’s rightist movement is a dead end for our nation. Fortunately, it’s beatable
We need to make skeptics properly scared. And we need to make CHINA properly scared
The article explores the complexities of Middle Eastern politics and advocates for a separation between U.S. domestic issues and foreign entanglements, emphasizing the need for clearer priorities.
We need to make a principled stand instead of a tactical retreat
The article explores the ongoing debate about AI's impact on the job market, arguing that despite advancements, it has not yet significantly displaced human workers in most sectors.
The U.S. is staying ahead, though the costs of that lead are still unknown
A review of “Where is My Flying Car?”, by J. Storrs Hall, and some other thoughts on the future of technology
The Hugging Face attack; TV and loneliness; Leftist antisemitism; Another Acemoglu paper; The Electric Revolution
People are creating some very interesting and original stuff!
The article explores potential existential threats facing humanity, from climate change to technological risks, prompting a discussion on our future and the actions needed to mitigate these dangers.
How San Francisco turned its most iconic street into a giant empty scar
The article explores the idea that many of society's most pressing challenges may stem from social and cultural issues rather than purely economic factors, urging a reevaluation of our priorities.