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New research featured on Marginal Revolution suggests that contagious economic narratives, whether optimistic or pessimistic, can have a real impact on economic output.

via Marginal Revolution

This article explains a good tactic for starting an adventure story and uses the beginning of Barbara Savage’s book “Miles from Nowhere” as an example.

via Outside Online.

Author Matt Webb considers futuristic developments like AI robots and deciphering ancient scrolls, suggesting we're entering an era open to "weird" possibilities. via Interconnected.

Charity Majors' essay argues against the idea that generative AI diminishes the need for junior programmers. via @simonw

Simon Willison explores a Python script that turns PDFs into podcasts, even trying it out on his own blog post.

Brands are turning to low-cost guerrilla marketing tactics like flyers and street stencils to raise brand awareness. via Modern Retail