2023

Tyler Cowen shares a lecture by Kevin Bryan about how large language models could revolutionize economics research, particularly in the social sciences. via Marginal REVOLUTION.

This WNYC Studios content features two segments from the Science Friday podcast, one about the science of Star Trek and another about the largest tree on Earth.

Tyler Cowen recommends an interview of Sam Altman by Patrick Collison, which he hasn't listened to yet but feels it's worth recommending. via Marginal REVOLUTION

Maria Popova explores Iain McGilchrist's book, "The Matter With Things," and how our brain hemispheres' attention impacts our experiences. via The Marginalian

This color film footage from 1945 shows the bombed-out buildings and rebuilding of Berlin in the aftermath of World War II. via kottke.org

Marginal Revolution's security vulnerability piece describes prompt injections, which can be used to manipulate AI systems to perform actions like forwarding emails and displaying false information. via Marginal REVOLUTION