Rajiv Sethi, a Professor at Barnard College and author of the newsletter 'Imperfect Information', engages in insightful discussion. He explores the impact of Trump's tariff threats on global markets, questioning their efficacy. The conversation also touches on self-censorship, racial identity, and educational outcomes, emphasizing the significance of parental investment. Additionally, Sethi contrasts the effectiveness of prediction markets with traditional polling in forecasting elections, shedding light on the complexities of political and economic dynamics.
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Self-Censorship and Passing
Rajiv Sethi connected Glenn Loury's work on self-censorship to identity passing.
He referenced James Weldon Johnson's "Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man" to illustrate the tension and shame associated with concealing one's true self.
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Disjunction and Dilemmas
Self-censorship creates a gap between public perception and internal beliefs.
This disjunction leads to dilemmas and interesting problems, as explored in Loury's work.
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Rethinking Prediction Market Triumph
Prediction markets, while initially appearing triumphant, require a more thorough analysis.
Rajiv Sethi is conducting a comprehensive study comparing models and markets across multiple races.
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