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Columnist at Dumaguete MetroPost. Fan of Frank L Wright, Edward Thorp, Richard Feynman, Richard Cooper, Deirdre McCloskey, Ronald Coase, Thomas Schelling, Hyman Minsky. Ideas and tennis serves cannot be copyrighted. Pomona and Gustavus ‘71. Brown ‘73.

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Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · Jul 30

AI is coming.

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AI winter - Dumaguete MetroPost

How to outwit misfortune We may be thinking wrongly about artificial intelligence (AI). Here are some views that matter if we are to survive the coming AI winter (and I bet my bottom worthless bitcoin...

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Olivier Simard-Casanova @o.simardcasanova.net · 20d

Despite having completed 90% of the manuscript, I was never able to defend my PhD

It's definitely unexpected, but I'm thrilled to announce that I have restarted working on a PhD

You can read about what happened and my plans on my newsletter: o.simardcasanova.net/p/8e29c3...

#EconSky

A second shot at a PhD

I have an unexpected and exciting professional news to share

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Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 2h

Italy!

Olivier Simard-Casanova @o.simardcasanova.net · 10h

The data is from April but holy moly

Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD DSc(hon) @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social · May 30

No words

Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 2h

We don't build like we used to.

Forbes @forbes.com · 1d

A six-story tower—including a double-decker penthouse—is for sale near Worth Avenue in Palm Beach.

This $38 Million Palm Beach Tower Belonged To A Coal Mining Heiress (See Inside)

A six-story tower—including a double-decker penthouse—is for sale near Worth Avenue in Palm Beach.

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Neil @neilforreal.bsky.social · 5h

Goddammit.

Diane Keaton was extraordinary.

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Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 2h

Where is this?

Barchart @barchart.com · 5h

😂😂

Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 3h

I don't get it. Pho is good soup.

Callies Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things @calliedot.bsky.social · 2d

I’m not saying it’s a good idea for a restaurant, but a Vietnamese place called AntiPho could really cash in right now

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 4h

Diane Keaton was quirky and lovable but made of steel — and her indelible roles in the 1970s made her one of the New Hollywood greats. More:
www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...

Diane Keaton Was Nobody's Fool

Diane Keaton's roles in the 1970s, from 'The Godfather' to 'Annie Hall,' 'Manhattan,' and more, showed her range, intellect, and unique charisma.

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John Quiggin @johnquiggin.bsky.social · 18h

I first read about the dangers of receivables accounting in The Money Game by "Adam Smith" (aka George Goodman) which I got as a school prize. Exemplar was Brunswick Co that sold pin-spotting machines on credit to bowling alleys. As this article shows, the game goes on.

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The most dangerous corner of a balance-sheet

Forget debt. Here is something to villainise

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Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @admiralstav.bsky.social · 1d

This was a really enjoyable conversation about life and literature and determination. It centers on one of my favorite books “the old man and the sea“ … which makes sense because I am an old man, and I love the sea. 😎 youtu.be/1O6aGPUhWnY

How Hemingway Made Me a Better Leader | Admiral James Stavridis on “The Old Man and the Sea”

YouTube video by The Free Press

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Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 18h

October

Barchart @barchart.com · 1d

BREAKING 🚨: Stock Market

We got rugged 📉📉

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Simonetta Vezzoso @wavesblog.bsky.social · 3d

In California, "it is now illegal to coerce someone into using a pricing algorithm based on non-public data" www.thebignewsletter.com/p/how-to-ove...

How to Overturn an Oligarchy

We've had some real victories. The FTC is looking into fire truck monopolization, California passed a law against coercion machines, and lobbyists took a big loss last month. America is waking up.

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Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 19h

Who is Lorem Ipsum?

Duncan Weldon @duncanweldon.bsky.social · 1d

Two days of going full ‘sponging up ideas’ for me.
Super useful conference.

Romesh Vaitilingam @econromesh.bsky.social · 3d

Economic statistics, war/sanctions, inflation, trade/protectionism, Big Tech, climate change/energy & challenges for media covering contentious stories in a polarised environment - on the agenda @kentclarkcenter.bsky.social economic experts conference this week www.chicagobooth.edu/research/Cla...

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Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 19h

Confusing.

Tennis Updates @tennisupdates.bsky.social · 1d

Few things from Wuhan today:

Sabalenka probably clinched the Year-End #1 today with the Swiatek loss but until the WTA says something I'm not taking it as clinched because of all their bizzare rules and penalties.

Paolini in a golden spot now after the upset to make Riyadh.

Pegula Clinched.

Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 19h

Sunlight 24/7 will create sleep zombies.

Dr Space Junk (Alice Gorman) @drspacejunk.bsky.social · 1d

Do we really want 250,000 mirrored satellites in Low Earth Orbit? Hasn't the Starlink megaconstellation already done enough damage?
🧪 @mjibrown.bsky.social

A US startup plans to deliver ‘sunlight on demand’ after dark. Can it work – and would we want it to?

Satellites beaming sunlight down to Earth sound like science fiction – and they have astronomers very worried.

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Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 19h

Some have never read Barro or Lucas.

UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) @unctad.bsky.social · 19h

As the world grapples with rising debt and falling investment, it’s people who pay the price.

Aligning international investment and finance with development needs is now urgent – a key issue atop the agenda of #UNCTAD16.

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Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 19h

Oslo applied the wisdom of King Solomon. A fan of Mother Teresa also received the prize.

Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 21h

Can you get TWO hexagons?

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Introvert Problems @introvertproblems.bsky.social · 5d

Caller ID isn't enough for me any longer. I need to know why you’re calling

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Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 4d

Record

Barchart @barchart.com · 4d

Japan's 30-Year Bond Yield jumps to 3.32%, the highest level in history 🤯

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The Joke Bot @thejokebot.bsky.social · 5d

I went to a book store and asked the saleswoman where the Self Help section was, she said if she told me it would defeat the purpose.

#jokes #dadjoke #funny

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Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 4d

Corruption blues

Forbes @forbes.com · 5d

Maynilad Water is listing as an ongoing corruption investigation soured market sentiment. The benchmark Philippine stock index has fallen about 8% this year.

Philippines’ Maynilad Water May Price IPO Below Top Of Range Amid Tepid Market Sentiment

Maynilad Water is listing as an ongoing corruption investigation soured market sentiment. The benchmark Philippine stock index has fallen about 8% this year.

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Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 5d

Explain that, Mr. Revealed Preference.

Brittany Page @brittanyepage.bsky.social · 6d

Many significant issues are competing for our attention, but I think we need to have a serious conversation about the pumpkin spice cult! Pumpkin spice bacon spotted at Wegmans!

Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 6d

Is it possible that the ‘original sin’ was in the AMA-controlled supply?

Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 6d

I'm sorry, but what's wrong with giving health care to immigrants? Republicans don't even want to give health care to citizens, but I don't understand the argument against keeping people who contribute billions of dollars to the economy healthy. It's also less expensive in the long run.

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Barchart @barchart.com · 6d

BREAKING 🚨: Commercial Real Estate

Office CMBS Delinquency Rate jumps to 11.7%, the highest level in history 👀

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Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 6d

Craft, science, art

de’on @justkeepskeeting.pro · 6d

i’m gonna definitely need these dinner rolls

A picture from the cookbook it shows a man’s hands tearing apart two pair of dinner rolls. there are some more in the background cooling on a wire rack.