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www.strongtowns.org | ||
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www.brookings.edu
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| | | | | This book reconsiders the potential of place-based policies, presenting evidence-based proposals that can help restore the conditions of inclusive growth that make it possible for individuals from any part of the country to benefit from economic opportunity. | |
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benjaminstudebaker.com
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| | | | | I've written a new piece for Compact on the necessity of confronting the economic roots of cultural and spiritual problems, framing the argument around the work of Nicholas Oresme, a 14th century French bishop. You can read it here: https://compactmag.com/article/the-catholic-prophet-of-inequality My book, The Chronic Crisis of American Democracy: The Way is Shut, is availablehere: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-28210-2 | |
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www.eugenewei.com
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| | | | | [AI summary] The text explores the dynamics of social networks and status, highlighting the fragility of social capital and the challenges of sustaining network effects. It discusses the concept of 'proof of work' in social media platforms like TikTok and Musical.ly, where user-generated content is limited by the skills and interest of creators. The text also examines the risks of social capital inflation and devaluation, such as the collapse of Myspace and the Groucho Marx effect, where status hierarchies can reverse rapidly. Additionally, it references the importance of utility in maintaining user engagement and the need for proactive management of scarcity in digital platforms. The text concludes with a call for learning from industries like fashion to be... | |
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www.climate-skeptic.com
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| | | [AI summary] The text discusses various aspects of climate science, focusing on controversies and criticisms of climate models and temperature data. It highlights issues such as the reliability of surface temperature measurements, the impact of urban heat islands, and the challenges in comparing surface and tropospheric temperature data. The text also questions the validity of climate models by pointing out that they were adjusted to match historical data rather than being purely based on scientific theory. Additionally, it mentions the importance of data transparency and the potential for measurement biases in temperature records. | ||
