when_creaks

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by when_creaks 8mo ago
Encouraging. However, it isn't clear from the article at first glance (or the deeper analysis being referenced) how electricity consumption by power source is changing. In other words, as an example, a 10% increase in solar power gen
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by when_creaks 9mo ago
The article makes reference to the Jevons paradox. This paper about LLM economics seems relevant: https://www.nber.org/papers/w34608 Quote: "Fifth, we estimate preliminary short-run price elasticities just above o
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by when_creaks 9mo ago
In your opinion which society / nation / government in human history is closest to your ideal of how things should be?
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by when_creaks 2y ago
For ease of reference the author cites the following studies in his article in support of his argument that elites shape political views, culture and norms: 1. "Elite Influence on General Political Preferences" https://
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by when_creaks 4y ago
Not the OP. Just want to add that it takes years of work to become an Eagle Scout. Usually at least two, but often three to five. Don't want to assume too much without clarification but feels a little uncharitable to imply that that le
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by when_creaks 5y ago
I worked for a higher-ed startup that was heavily involved in the textbook space for a little over 5 years. There are a myriad of factors that contribute to the high price of textbooks. Some of those factors are: • The principle / agen
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by when_creaks 5y ago
That newscientist article is a bit old (from 2007) but seems to support sz4kerto's claim that income is correlated with IQ. “Each point increase in IQ test scores is associated with $202 to $616 more income per year,” That study claims
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by when_creaks 6y ago
This study isn't dispositive but I think it's reaching towards the sort of empiricism you're looking for. "If It's Hard to Read, It's Hard to Do: Processing Fluency Affects Effort Prediction and Motivation&quot
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by when_creaks 6y ago
This post is well written, sourced, and highlights some of the tricky issues involved. Why is this post down voted?
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by when_creaks 6y ago
+1 As societies become more wealthy fertility rate tends to drop below replacement levels. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Income_and_fertility Quote: "The higher the degree of education and GDP per capita of a huma
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by when_creaks 6y ago
Although not an expert I've never seen a realistic individual and/or corporate tax rate that would generate enough revenue to enable UBI. Is there one?
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by when_creaks 6y ago
"We've got about 400 people in this room.... Imagine if dinner was carted into this room, and four people got half the food. The night would end in violence," Anand Giridharadas told IDEAS host Nahlah Ayed at a public event h