441. The Third Magic
Noah Smith explores the transformative and mysterious nature of AI technology, likening it to magic and discussing its implications for society and understanding.
442. Tech and the Wealth of Nations
The discussion centers on the impact of technological lag in Europe compared to the U.S. and its implications for productivity and economic growth.
443. Delaying Employment Situation Release, CPI Release Next?
The post discusses the implications of delayed employment and inflation data releases, questioning the administration's reaction and analyzing recent economic indicators.
444. AI Scientists in the Lab
The post discusses the development of AI scientists and autonomous labs aimed at accelerating scientific discovery, including potential breakthroughs in materials and biosecurity challenges.
445. Talking With Jonathan Cohn
A discussion on the Affordable Care Act's impact, the impending expiration of enhanced subsidies, and the political implications surrounding healthcare during a government shutdown.
446. Skilled Labor, Labor Values, Prices Of Production
An argument that explores the production and valuation of skilled versus unskilled labor within classical and Marxian economic frameworks, focusing on labor values and prices of production.
447. Here's how the fashion industry is using AI to predict the next big trend
Chloe Veltman discusses how the fashion industry is leveraging AI algorithms to forecast upcoming trends.
448. Business Cycle Implications from the ADP Release
Menzie Chinn analyzes trends in employment data from the ADP release, focusing on differences between small and large firms' payrolls.
449. Shutdown has already delayed the jobs report. More critical reports could be held up
Scott Horsley discusses the impact of the federal shutdown on the release of critical economic reports, particularly the jobs report.
450. The Missing Rules
An argument that implicit rules significantly influence behavior, contrasting with explicit rules and genetic programming, using the kibbutz movement as a case study.
451. Machine learning, AI and Causal Inference Workshop; Demand Estimation Workshop; Weather in Boston
Scott Cunningham discusses upcoming workshops on machine learning, AI, and causal inference, emphasizing their relevance to economics and data science.
452. Q3 GDP Tracking: Flyin' Blind
The post discusses recent GDP tracking estimates, highlighting changes in consumer spending and investment growth while noting the impact of a government shutdown on data releases.
453. Why do people get paid to invest their money?
Noah Smith discusses the fairness of capital income and the role of investors in the economy, questioning why investors are compensated for minimal effort.
454. Declining American Democracy: Trump is a Symptom, Not the Cause
The post discusses the current threats to American democracy, emphasizing that Trump's actions reflect deeper systemic issues within the Republican party and political polarization.
455. A public broadcaster's path after losing U.S. funds: Youth sports and less local news
David Folkenflik discusses how South Dakota Public Broadcasting adapts to funding losses by increasing reliance on NPR programs and shifting focus towards youth sports and less local news.
456. Financial Inclusion
Timothy Taylor discusses the importance of financial inclusion and the challenges faced by unbanked and underbanked populations in the U.S. economy.
457. On politics and gender
An argument that explores social differences in gender performance between conservatives and liberals in Washington politics, highlighting attire, behavior, and cultural norms.
458. Slow down and protect things: Fed independence and the Supreme Court
Claudia Sahm discusses the Supreme Court's delay in a case involving Fed Governor Lisa Cook, highlighting implications for Fed independence and political interference.
459. Letting Markets Work: Urban Planning
Marcos Falcone critiques government intervention in urban planning, advocating for market-driven solutions to improve community living and reduce inefficiencies.
460. Inflation Adjusted House Prices 2.7% Below 2022 Peak; Price-to-rent index is 10% below 2022 peak
The discussion focuses on the current state of inflation-adjusted house prices and the price-to-rent index, highlighting their decline from 2022 peaks.