What Harry Potter can (and can"t) teach us about economics
A new paper in Oxford Open Economics, published by Oxford University Press, explores "Potterian economics"—the economics of the world of J.K. Rawling's Harry Potter series. Comparing such economics with professional economic models indicates that w.....»»
The global economics of climate action
Climate change has serious consequences for the environment and people and is a major threat to economic stability. A new assessment published in Nature Climate Change reviews innovative, integrated research that underpins the economic case for stron.....»»
Taiwan AI Labs" AI-generated single proves indiscernible as AI
Taiwan AI Labs revealed on March 22 that it has collaborated with Taiwanese singer Sandee Chan to produce the world's first AI-generated single Teach Me the Ways to Be Your Love and received positive feedback. The single was released on most music-st.....»»
When LLMs Collide With Software Development and Economics
Paul Kedrosky and Eric Norlin of SK Ventures wrote an interesting and important essay titled Society’s Technical Debt and Software’s Gutenberg Moment. The abstract follows. I encourage you to read the full essay. There is immense hyperbol.....»»
India: What the economists say about the economy
In order to attract attention, economics would always say we are living on the "edge of unknown." As for the things that we should pay attention to, they include inflation, the threat of war, post-pandemic situations, so on and so forth. They all sou.....»»
The Magic Flute director Florian Sigl on making a Harry Potter-esque fantasy
In a conversation with Digital Trends, director Florian Sigl talks about combining Harry Potter with opera in his new film, The Magic Flute......»»
How to download YouTube videos on PC, iOS, Android, and Mac
Our guide will teach you how to download YouTube videos on PC, iPhone, iPad, Android, and Mac, and educate you on the ethicacy of doing so......»»
If you think you understand how incentives work, think again
How can people be incentivized to drive more fuel-efficient cars, be more innovative at work, and get to the gym on a regular basis? Uri Gneezy, professor of economics and strategy at the Rady School of Management at UC San Diego, explains this in hi.....»»
What Chernobyl"s Stray Dogs Could Teach Us about Radiation
A multiyear project studying stray dogs around Chernobyl aims to uncover the health effects of chronic radiation exposure.....»»
An augmented reality game makes chemistry less intimidating for children, study finds
Researchers developed an educational game that uses augmented reality and tangible interaction to teach STEM to young students. They recently revealed their research findings on the usage and efficiency of the game to promote the learning of chemistr.....»»
A structured approach for comparing monetary theories
A research paper in the International Journal of Pluralism and Economics Education has taken a structured approach to comparing monetary theories. In it the team proposes a taxonomy, a classification, for comparing monetary theories based on their pr.....»»
Are you a shark or a teddy? How understanding conflict styles can help you overcome fights with friends and family
For all the joy they bring, families and close friendships often involve conflict, betrayal, regret and resentment. Prince Harry's recent memoir, "Spare," is a reminder of the fact that the people closest to us often have the greatest power to hurt u.....»»
Clip art changed the way we view ourselves—and the world
Clip art rose to ubiquity in the 1950s. Over the years, it became a mirror for the conversations happening in society. In the mid-1950s, Harry Volk Jr., a former journalist, decided to found a company that specialized in a burgeoning form of communi.....»»
Can the dogs of Chernobyl teach us new tricks on survival?
More than 35 years after the world's worst nuclear accident, the dogs of Chernobyl roam among decaying, abandoned buildings in and around the closed plant—somehow still able to find food, breed and survive......»»
Study finds political campaigns may change the choices of voters—but not their policy views
A new paper in The Quarterly Journal of Economics, published by Oxford University Press, measures the overall impact of electoral campaigns and finds that televised debates have little effect on the formation of voter choice. Information received fro.....»»
Investigating factors that affect consumer attitudes about organic food
Researchers, publishing in the International Journal of Green Economics, have investigated the many factors that affect consumer attitudes and buying habits when it comes to organic food products. Mohd Farhan of the Mittal School of Business in Punja.....»»
A new 3D-printed molecular model to teach students about nucleobase pairing
Molecular models are a tried-and-tested tool for teaching chemistry to students of all ages. By enabling users to visualize the three-dimensional structure of a molecule and how its atoms are arranged, they can accelerate the learning process for ess.....»»
The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling is out now — here’s how to listen to the podcast
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling gives a rare interview in the podcast The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling. Here's how you can listen to it......»»
Bringing verbs into the language of economics
In the last 50 years, economic theory has come to be based almost solely on mathematics. This brings logical precision, but according to a new paper by SFI economist Brian Arthur, it restricts what economics can easily talk about......»»
Commentary: Why using AI tools like ChatGPT in my MBA innovation course is expected and not cheating
I teach managing technological innovation in Simon Fraser University's Management of Technology MBA program. Thanks to the explosion of generative artificial intelligence, I'm rewriting my 2023 syllabus and assignments......»»
Looking for a match made in heaven? Science says keep your feet on the ground
Psychologist Harry Reis knows a thing or two about romance. For nearly five decades, the Dean's Professor in Arts, Sciences & Engineering at the University of Rochester in upstate New York has been studying close relationships, theories of intimacy,.....»»