Elena Casanovas
@ecasanovas.bsky.social
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PhD candidate in Economics at UCL, interested in macro, firm dynamics, and labor markets. De Barcelona.
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A slightly unsettling take on what the future of AI may bring, by @akorinek.bsky.social www.imf.org/en/Publicati...
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Very excited to be presenting here next March 20th!
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Our upcoming workshop will take place on March 20th afternoon @ucl.ac.uk.

We will have three excellent speakers.

Please register at the following link if you plan to attend: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/10th-londo...

After the workshop, we plan to head to a pub near UCL!
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Hello BlueSky!

We are happy to launch the LONDON INEQUALITY NETWORK (LIN).

The network is an initiative to foster interactions across UK-based researchers working on inequality. We organize an academic workshop once a term to enhance connections and collaborations across the network.
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This is the latest episode, a 2h special on “Whiskey” open.spotify.com/episode/0DR2...

And here is the full “Theme Times Radio Hour” program fourble.co.uk/podcast/them..., a rare insight into the personality, musical inspirations, and even sense of humor of one of the greatest musicians ever.
The Whiskey Episode, with your host Bob Dylan
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In case anyone are curious, here is a playlist of the tracks he played: open.spotify.com/playlist/01Y...

In addition so writing songs, singing, painting, and producing his own bourbon brand, Dylan hosted a radio show, which is one the most random things he’s ever done but is actually brilliant.
Dylan Tour 2024
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Bob Dylan gave a wonderful concert last Tuesday at the Royal Albert Hall. He is singing more bluesy tunes lately, which suit his voice much better. It was a joy to witness 😊

The @financialtimes.com gave him a 5 start review, which is a rare sighting: www.ft.com/content/fdfa...
May the peerless Bob Dylan roadshow go on and on — live review
The musician was on irrepressible form during his first night at Royal Albert Hall as his 230-show tour draws to a close
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Today’s update:

Follow activity remains high and could peak at a higher level than the previous (local) maximum (yesterday)

While it’s less visible on the chart, the other types of activity are also increasingly, albeit more modestly (which is expected)

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#SocialWeb
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He should have been a poet
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3) (In Spanish): A much-needed, relaxed conversation filled with humanity and empathy, exploring why the left often feels uncomfortable with the Oct 7 attacks: open.spotify.com/episode/2TYB...
"Al progre que necesita pegarle a Israel le complica el 7 de octubre": Roberto Moldavsky #Perros2024
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2) This insightful Making Sense episode on urban warfare- why it's so brutal, complicated, and often misunderstood. A deep dive into the complexities and how it attracts uninformed or biased criticism: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m...
#366 — Urban Warfare 2.0
Podcast Episode · Making Sense with Sam Harris · 07/05/2024 · 1h 39m
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1) A conversation between Ezra Klein and David Remnick of the New Yorker on Israeli politics, its leaders, and the (lack of) strategies in play. Full of information, nuance and civility: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Israel vs. Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran — and Itself
Podcast Episode · The Ezra Klein Show · 09/20/2024 · 1h 17m
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Over a year since the October 7 attacks, these recent podcasts have helped me, as a non-expert, reflect and gain a clearer understanding on the ongoing situation in the Middle East: