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Erez Yoeli

@erezyoeli.bsky.social

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Research Scientist, MIT Sloan Director, Applied Cooperation Initiative Co-author, Hidden Games Research focus: How to motivate people to do good

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Erez Yoeli @erezyoeli.bsky.social · 2d

Can confirm. Have, uh, friends who like country music.

Erez Yoeli @erezyoeli.bsky.social · 4d

I thought this was an ad for a onewheel

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Ben Golub @bengolub.bsky.social · Jul 24

I've been working on a new tool, Refine, to make scholars more productive. If you're interested in being among the very first to try the beta, please read on.

Refine leverages the best current AI models to draw your attention to potential errors and clarity issues in research paper drafts.

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Erez Yoeli @erezyoeli.bsky.social · 8d

Aaaand i can retire from this site for the evening. Bravo.

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Erez Yoeli @erezyoeli.bsky.social · 9d

“Dumb” as they may seem, symbolic gestures matter.

Erez Yoeli @erezyoeli.bsky.social · 12d

And… criticism.

Erez Yoeli @erezyoeli.bsky.social · 12d

This isn’t (yet) a clear example of a norm unraveling, since it’s the same guy violating the norm multiple times.

But future governments will have to proactively right this ship, or the norm will be violated again — and the president will effectively be immune from investigation.

Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 12d

Trump says other opponents will be targeted after Comey indictment on.ft.com/3VCiQja

Donald Trump says other opponents will be targeted after Comey indictment

President warns his administration will go after ‘corrupt, radical-left Democrats’

on.ft.com

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Erez Yoeli @erezyoeli.bsky.social · 19d

This is the correct response.

Erez Yoeli @erezyoeli.bsky.social · 19d

Even a broken clock…

Erez Yoeli @erezyoeli.bsky.social · 23d

Have you been offline for a decade?

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Erez Yoeli @erezyoeli.bsky.social · 23d

It is genuinely surprising — shocking, even — that this is not the only story on my feed right now.

Erez Yoeli @erezyoeli.bsky.social · 26d

Thank you.

That was probably my most productive bad joke ever.

Erez Yoeli @erezyoeli.bsky.social · 26d

I in fact quite like what English cuisine I’ve had, and would love to learn more about the cuisine if you have suggested readings or recipes.

Erez Yoeli @erezyoeli.bsky.social · 26d

This thread has greatly increased my opinion of English* food.

*So long as it made by the French.

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Erez Yoeli @erezyoeli.bsky.social · Aug 25

Serious reply: Josephus documented the “great” rebellion of 66AD. It was the most destructive of a string of rebellions.

On my reading list: a.co/d/fFpPBmg

Amazon.com

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Erez Yoeli @erezyoeli.bsky.social · Aug 25

Titus would like a word.

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Erez Yoeli @erezyoeli.bsky.social · Aug 24

See also the Jewish rebellion(s).

a group of jewish men are praying at the western wall in israel .

ALT: a group of jewish men are praying at the western wall in israel .

media.tenor.com

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Rachel Germain @gerlame.bsky.social · Aug 17

🚨postdoc opportunity at UBC🚨 applications are now open for the Killam Postdoctoral Fellowship, due internally Oct. 15 - www.postdocs.ubc.ca/award/killam...

I can nominate 1 person and give feedback on that nominee's materials - if interested plz email me by Sept. 10 - join us!

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Erez Yoeli @erezyoeli.bsky.social · Aug 17

At least we know he likes Cellini

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Erez Yoeli @erezyoeli.bsky.social · Aug 3

Certainly would be an improvement over our current government.

Erez Yoeli @erezyoeli.bsky.social · Aug 3

There is no law that prevents the president from firing the head of the BLS if they don’t like BLS’s numbers. Just a norm.

Now there is neither a law nor a norm.

Prof Dynarski @dynarski.bsky.social · Aug 2

Statement from the largest economics association about the BLS firing

As context: AEA approximately never makes such public statements

This is a big deal

August 1, 2025
AMERICAN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION
Committee on Economic Statistics and Committee on Government Relations

Statement from the American Economic Association on the
Dismissal of the BLS Commissioner

Leaders of the American Economic Association express their grave concern over the dismissal of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) earlier today.
The independence of the federal statistical agencies is essential to the proper functioning of a modern economy. Accurate, timely, and impartial statistics are the foundation upon which households, businesses, and policymakers make critical decisions. Undermining the independence or credibility of these agencies threatens the integrity of the information that markets, institutions, and the public rely on every day.
Measuring the vast and dynamic U.S. economy in real time is inherently challenging. It is standard practice for statistical estimates to be revised as more complete and higher-quality data become available. These revisions reflect the commitment of statistical agencies to accuracy, transparency, and methodological rigor-not failure or bias.
The BLS has long had a well-deserved reputation for professional excellence and nonpartisan integrity.
Safeguarding this tradition is vital for the continued health of the U.S. economy and public trust in our institutions.
We call upon elected officials to respect and preserve the independence of the nation's statistical infrastructure.

Lawrence Katz
President, American Economic Association
Katharine Abraham
President-Elect, American Economic Association
Karen Dynan
Chair, American Economic Association Committee on Economic Statistics
Kenneth Troske
Chair, American Economic Association Committee on Government Relations

Erez Yoeli @erezyoeli.bsky.social · Aug 3

😂

Erez Yoeli @erezyoeli.bsky.social · Jul 30

Why Google?

No expert, but Google's integration of AI into consumer products seems underwhelming so far. Indeed, outside of the G-suite and Pixel, Google consumer products seem pretty badly managed.

Erez Yoeli @erezyoeli.bsky.social · Jul 24

It continues.

www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/n...

Columbia Agrees to $200 Million Fine to Settle Fight With Trump

www.nytimes.com

Erez Yoeli @erezyoeli.bsky.social · Jul 24

I am the brother of a pilot, the son of a pilot, and the grandson of two pilots. I would have made the same decision.