Scott Sumner
Person on 4 sites
Monetary economist, emeritus professor at Bentley University, and author of the blog TheMoneyIllusion.
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6 facts on wiqqi (opens wiqqi.app)
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2 channels on ppll (opens ppll.app)
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16 beliefs on korrents (opens korrents.com)
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Market prices, used appropriately, are the best available way to evaluate the likelihood of future outcomes. (opens korrents.com)
“I do believe that market prices, used appropriately, are the best way of evaluating the likelihood of various future outcomes.”
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AI's long-run cost/benefit balance favors poorer people more than richer ones. (opens korrents.com)
“Nonetheless, I suspect that in the long run the cost/benefit calculation for AI tends to favor the poor.”
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Tech people tend to overestimate the risk of mass job loss from AI. (opens korrents.com)
“I do believe that most tech people overestimate the risk of mass job loss from AI, but that's because economics is one area where I feel I do have some expertise.”
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Market prices, used appropriately, are the best available way to evaluate the likelihood of future outcomes. (opens korrents.com)
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19 recommendations on rcmnd (opens rcmnd.app)
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About Dry Grasses (opens rcmnd.app)
“About Dry Grasses (Turkey, CC) 3.9 This is my favorite film directed by Ceylan, and that’s high praise. At times it feels like a long Russian novel. Engrossing from beginning to end, despite its 3¼ hour length. This…”
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Evil Does Not Exist (opens rcmnd.app)
“Evil Does Not Exist (Japan) 3.7 This is turning out to be an outstanding year for Japanese films. As is so often the case with films from Asia, it begs to be seen on the big screen. Hard to summarize—imagine if…”
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The Thief Collector (opens rcmnd.app)
“The Thief Collector (US) 3.6 This documentary on a pair of art thieves is extremely enjoyable, despite a somewhat clumsy execution in places. Surprising revelations keep popping up throughout its 100-minute running time.”
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About Dry Grasses (opens rcmnd.app)