9min chapter

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E89: Economics as a Science w/ Noah Smith

"Upstream" with Erik Torenberg

CHAPTER

Technology, Power, and Economic Consequences

This chapter critiques a nonfiction book examining the intricate ties between technology and economic outcomes, using historical examples to expose flaws in the book's arguments. It contrasts the narrative of AI's job replacement with past technological advancements, emphasizing the complex impacts on job markets and inequality.

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