Tuesday assorted links

by Tyler Cowen July 11, 2023 at 11:51 am

1. A skeptical view of the economics of Threads. I am more optimistic, believing it is possible to grow total engagement.

2. More reasons why freezing your head won’t work.

3. Data on forecasting existential risks. A Tetlock project.

4. The Pequod rates books, core book reviewing web site here.

5. “On the Importance of African Traditional Religion for Economic Behavior.”

6. GPT-4 research, some of it is gated.