Assorted links

by Tyler Cowen May 28, 2014 at 11:55 am

1. The evolution of chess openings. Chess openings have become more diverse over time.

2. Modular robots that double as furniture.

3. Piketty responds (again) to the FT. And AFineTheorem on Piketty. And knowhow, dark matter, and Piketty’s capital, from Ricardo Hausmann. And me on Piketty on the radio, transcript.

4. Where to look for your lost mother.

5. Safety vest for chickens (there is no great stagnation). And temporary tattoos hold cooking recipes for ready scrutiny.

6. Amazon responds on Hachette.

7. A Down Syndrome man searches for employment.

8. The World Bank shake-up doesn’t seem to be going well.