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Encouraging. However, it isn't clear from the article at first glance (or the deeper analysis being referenced) how electricity consumption by power source is changing. In other wo…

The article makes reference to the Jevons paradox. This paper about LLM economics seems relevant: https://www.nber.org/papers/w34608 Quote: "Fifth, we estimate preliminary short-ru…

In your opinion which society / nation / government in human history is closest to your ideal of how things should be?

For ease of reference the author cites the following studies in his article in support of his argument that elites shape political views, culture and norms: 1. "Elite Influence on …

Not the OP. Just want to add that it takes years of work to become an Eagle Scout. Usually at least two, but often three to five. Don't want to assume too much without clarificatio…

I worked for a higher-ed startup that was heavily involved in the textbook space for a little over 5 years. There are a myriad of factors that contribute to the high price of textb…

That newscientist article is a bit old (from 2007) but seems to support sz4kerto's claim that income is correlated with IQ. “Each point increase in IQ test scores is associated wit…

This study isn't dispositive but I think it's reaching towards the sort of empiricism you're looking for. "If It's Hard to Read, It's Hard to Do: Processing Fluency Affects Effort …

This post is well written, sourced, and highlights some of the tricky issues involved. Why is this post down voted?

+1 As societies become more wealthy fertility rate tends to drop below replacement levels. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Income_and_fertility Quote: "The higher the degree of educa…

Although not an expert I've never seen a realistic individual and/or corporate tax rate that would generate enough revenue to enable UBI. Is there one?

"We've got about 400 people in this room.... Imagine if dinner was carted into this room, and four people got half the food. The night would end in violence," Anand Giridharadas to…