reading

Ethan Mollick got some interesting answers from Bing Chat about how to prevent the fall of Rome, and Tyler Cowen has thoughts on how academics are reacting to new AI. via Marginal Revolution

Kevin Kelly argues in this article that optimism is essential for tackling great challenges and that we have a moral duty to be optimistic, sparking discussion about the role of optimism in shaping the future. via swissmiss.

Tyler Cowen recommends pre-ordering The Individualists, a book exploring libertarian ideas up to the present day, coming out on April 4th.

via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

Tyler Cowen shares a variety of assorted links, including topics such as West Africa, Bitcoin, and AI. via Marginal REVOLUTION

Ted Chiang's article in The New Yorker argues that AI writing tools like ChatGPT are like "blurry JPEGs," superficially resembling human writing but lacking the depth and originality of true creative thought.

This interview features designer Jessica Hische, who explains her approach to refreshing logos for companies like Squier.

via kottke.org