2010

David Friedman's blog post from 2010 explores why the "second price auction" model doesn't seem to work as predicted on eBay, considering factors like bid reevaluation and seller manipulation.

WIRED explores articles on AI, the metaverse, and Amazon Prime Day deals, alongside interviews and cultural reviews.

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The Psychologist published an article examining the psychology behind conspiracy theories and how they can subtly influence beliefs, even if we don't consciously subscribe to them. via mindhacks

A new report from Harvard's Kennedy School criticizes American newspapers for failing to label waterboarding as torture during the Bush administration. via The Philadelphia Inquirer

A new Harvard report finds that major newspapers avoided using the word "torture" when referencing U.S. waterboarding during the George W. Bush administration, despite calling it such when other countries used it. via The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Ireland's economy grew by 2.7% in the first quarter of 2010 after a 15% decline, according to this blog post by Tyler Cowen on Marginal Revolution.

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