Economics and policy analysis from Bloomberg Opinion columnist Noah Smith.
The "economic divorce" between the two countries is proceeding slowly, but it is proceeding
Comfortable, leisurely, pleasant stagnation is just not good enough for the modern age
The article explores the looming financial crisis in America, highlighting the unsustainable growth of national debt and its potential consequences for the economy and future generations.
Don't believe the incel stuff. Romance is very possible for regular, average men
The article argues that traditional militaries are becoming obsolete in the face of advanced drone technology, which offers greater efficiency and effectiveness in modern warfare.
Crime; ICE raids; AI hate; Oligarchy; AI math; Small businesses; Neoliberal Claude; Slacker AGI; The Technium
Some top AI leaders now say their technology will create jobs. Should we believe them?
Left-populist instincts are leading to silly policy ideas
National debt; AI cyberattacks; Phone bans; AI and coding jobs; Millennials vs. Boomers; Public order; California YIMBYism
Export controls are holding back Chinese AI. Should we keep them?
Before deciding if computers are self-aware, let's figure out how humans become self-aware
It may feel like a small act of rebellion, but it hurts a lot of people who don't deserve it