Monday assorted links

by Tyler Cowen October 13, 2025 at 2:25 pm

1. Some points on rare earths.

2. Are there fewer great songs per year?

3. Susan Sontag on good vs. great writers.

4. On seriousness.

5. Is Kansas City the most influential barbecue town? (NYT)

6. How do economists resolve disagreement?

7. How the Italians invented modern material progress?

8. Gaby Aghion, mama.