Economics and policy analysis from Bloomberg Opinion columnist Noah Smith.
The humanities; Data center crowd-out; Chinese local governments; AI and capitalism; How Japan builds; Phones bad; Chinese manufacturing; Rent control
Immigration, the welfare state, and Keynesian economics are all showing signs of strain
A movie review, plus some thoughts on dishonesty, belief, and human communication
The article explores the potential of leveraging a million AI agents to achieve superintelligence, examining the implications and challenges of such a collective intelligence system.
America’s New Right believes that savagery is the key to victory
The article explores the parallels between the rise of artificial intelligence and the historical impact of railroads, examining how both technologies reshape economies and societies.
This article discusses the recent Nobel Prize awarded for advancements in New Keynesian macroeconomics, highlighting its significance in understanding modern economic challenges.
Re-upping my election post-mortem, so that we don’t forget
The article explores the idea that societal upheavals and existential crises may signal a form of Rapture, prompting a reevaluation of our current reality and future prospects.
The actual question is what kind of a nation America is going to be
The article explores the impact of the AI boom on American society, examining economic shifts, job transformations, and the potential benefits and challenges posed by rapid technological advancements.
The article critiques the potential consequences of a second Trump presidency, arguing it would represent a significant failure on the global stage, impacting democracy and international relations.