Friday assorted links

by Tyler Cowen January 6, 2023 at 11:56 am

1. More Scott Sumner movie reviews.

2. “Why do they hate the children?” Hat tip @pmarca.

3. Apple unveils AI-voiced audiobooks. And some insights into how ChatGPT models work. And can ChatGPT do analogical reasoning without explicit training?

4. Is Garett Jones channeling the Lord of the Vineyard?

5. Self-perceived attractiveness reduces face mask-wearing intention.

6. 41% of NYC school students were chronically absent last year.

7. Was Vermeer a Jesuit? And it seems he may have used a camera obscura.