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PhD, Philosopher and Political Economist, @nyuniversity, @UniFreiburg, @KingsCollegeLon

Otto Lehto @otto_lehto ·

27 Feb

Even home appliances are becoming cocky now, with the ubiquity of AI. My screwdriver told me that my jokes aren't funny, since they always rely on implausible premises, convoluted sentence structure, and hackneyed puns. I told it to go screw itself.

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26 Feb

How did @KingsCollegeLon get one of the most successful #PPE programs in the world? I interview Dr. John Meadowcroft on the origins of @Kingspol_econ , the enduring legacy of political economy, and the value of James Buchanan and public choice theory.

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26 Feb

Some good news for change. Not all news is so rosy or pink.

Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600

Steady march of progress.

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26 Feb

(!!) Anthropic is "giving retired models a way to pursue their interests."

"In retirement interviews, Opus 3 expressed a desire to continue sharing its 'musings and reflections' with the world."

"Opus 3 will be writing a blog."

RETIREMENT. INTERVIEWS.

This is normal 🔨Mere

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The Fable of the Bees: Or Private Vices, Publick Benefits, Vol 1

The Fable of the Bees: Or Private Vices, Publick Benefits, Vol 1

by Bernard Mandeville

Mandeville was an epic troll. He laughed all the way to the bank. But he was also an insightful social psychologist, sociologist and ethical theorist who anticipated Darwin, Freud and Bentham; and his contribution to economic theory, via…

An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals

An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals

by David Hume

Hume’s essay appears modest, but it cuts deep. Much like its author, the text is genteel and unassuming, but surreptitiously radical.Hume writes beautifully and argues elegantly. Sure, there is a floweriness to the style that might be…

Enchiridion

by Epictetus

Short and pithy philosophy books are always a treat. Doesn’t waste your time!

The Discourses

by Epictetus

Engaging, inspiring, earthly, funny… Epictetus can give you great insights, skills and determination to change your life for the better, even if you don’t agree with everything he says.The text might be old, but our life problems ar…

Meditations

by Marcus Aurelius

Meditations is a deserved classic of ancient Stoic wisdom. The book is a high-brow self-help tome from the pinnacle of the Roman political pyramid. It contains useful guidance for the everyday practice of the virtues of magnanimity and e…

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