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While we prepare something new, a recap of some posts we are proudest of.

While we prepare something new, here is a recap of some posts we are proudest of, and a link worth reading.

Featured on Marginal Revolution, this post discusses what academic studies can tell us about conspiracy theories, including those involving UFOs. It dives into research on space travel, the mathematics behind which conspiracies can succeed, whether those with false beliefs can be convinced of the error in their ways—and more.

This post was written at the start of Trump 2.0s trade war. I think it mostly holds up, and applies some of the literature on compellence to trade negotiations. In the short term, Trump seems to be winning, but at an uncertain cost for the future of the formerly American-led international trade system.

Also featured on Marginal Revolution, this article discusses the intersection of cultural production and housing prices through the lens of Bob Dylan—with cameos from Steve Jobs, Tim Cook, my grandfather, and more.

Thanks for staying with us, and expect more from us very soon.

Oh, and if you made it this far, check out this recent post on Poetry Culture, which discusses (among other things) some of the research on how inequality affects consumption and signaling.

Symbols vs. Sources

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