2022

Tim Harford's article in the Financial Times discusses the psychological impact of billing by the hour and the spread of this mentality into an increasingly flexible work environment. via TimHarford.com.

This text explores the differences between "public beliefs", which are intended to be broadly convincing, and "private beliefs" held based on personal experiences. via LessWrong

A new NBER working paper suggests that schooling may improve cognitive endurance, particularly in higher-quality schools.

via Marginal Revolution.

Tyler Cowen interviews Marc Andreessen about his favorite things, thoughts on the future of technology, and approach to identifying talent. via Marginal Revolution

Startups are using rapid delivery apps like Getir and Gorillas for marketing campaigns that involve product launches, discounts, and other unique collaborations. via @ModernRetail

Study-based UX metrics quantify the user experience of digital products and services in categories like satisfaction, loyalty, usability, and more. via MeasuringU.

This interview with computer scientist Daniel Spielman discusses his research, which includes tackling challenging problems and randomized controlled trials. via Quanta Magazine

Matt Webb explores the accessibility of high-quality image creation through AI tools like DALL-E 2 and Imagen and ponders what an "Adobe for prompt engineering" might look like. via Interconnected