The economics of AI, the undeniable power of "No", and human progress in 9 charts
Weekly Reads #6
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The Economics of AI
| | 5 minute readDo you ever wonder how sustainable the AI industry’s growth actually is? Furthermore, do you wonder what the future looks like for humanity existing in a world where AI is ubiquitous? Jurgen approaches these questions from an economics angle and lays out how the labor market will morph over time as AI progressively permeates various industries. A fascinating read!
Read the full post, here.
The Undeniable Power of No
| | 7 minute readIn a culture obsessed with politeness and approval, many of us unknowingly fall into the "Yes Man" trap. We say yes to appease others, afraid of disappointing friends or losing social currency. In the journey to assert boundaries, we also confront our inner "Yes Man." From mindless snacks to regrettable decisions, our inner voice often nudges us into things we don’t actually want.
In this piece, Sean tackles these unfortunate realities masterfully by weaving in anecdotes and sharing the methods behind his own personal successes in the reclamation of his time and energy. Sean is one of my favorite storytellers on Substack and has an uncanny ability to draw parallels to life’s many lessons.
Read the full post, here.
Human Progress in 9 Charts
| | 4 minute readThis is a fascinating peek into the drivers of human civilization as we know it today, supported by data-driven insights. From literacy to war to health to wealth, J.K. hits on the major themes of human progress through charts; as he phrases it, “Only with our eyes can we visualize the whirlwind of positive change that has enabled unparalleled human prosperity and personal opportunity.”
Though this is one of his more cursory pieces, J.K. is a deeply intellectual thinker and has an impressive body of essays broaching a range of topics that explore risk, civilizational progress, and human potential. Quite a worthy subscription for the intellectually curious!
Read the full post, here.
As always, thank you for reading. I look forward to sharing more of my favorite Substack reads with you—same time next Sunday.
Authentically,
Will