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steven lightfoot's avatar

My only comment is that academic economists and associated persons seem to have an awful lot of free time on their hands. It almost makes me think 'economics' is not a serious subject.

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Corwin Slack's avatar

Didn't anyone use a VPN when they posted? I'll bet there are a lot of new VPN subscriptions these last few days.

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SCA's avatar

Swear to God you got a pair of antennae for the ages.

I say this, without hyperbole, that you give me as much pleasure to read as my Eric Ambler collection.

Well done, Chris. Well done. And keep going. And eat your Wheaties! We don't want you ever running out of steam.

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steven lightfoot's avatar

Its also fascinating to observe how obsessed these academics are with policing the speech of others.

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steven lightfoot's avatar

I am no economist. but it sure seems that the field is filled with childishness. Yikes.

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Josh Scandlen's avatar

gotta be childlike when you're in a fake profession. Economists know they're weak, thus the physics envy. (Not that physics is a great example of a discipline of truth seeking.)

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Running Burning Man's avatar

No, ChatGPT is not a "neutral actor". Sorry.

But its response seems pretty good. I'd say "well founded" but as we do not know the algorithm it uses, we can't really stay even that.

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steven lightfoot's avatar

True. I refuse to use chat GPT because it wont allow me to use what it describes as 'offensive' language. I simply refuse to use any IT tool that filters my thoughts or words.

As for its use in this case, it may be reasonable.

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The Mighty Humanzee's avatar

Didn't academia tell us when we paid $1000's of dollars that the university environment needed to be free for inquiry, isolated from distractions in order for research of the next Great Work to proceed unfettered?

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Josh Scandlen's avatar

Damn, can't believe I've got a kid at the University of Georgia and she is thinking of studying economics. With that ass-clown there, she needs to reconsider.

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Decode the World's avatar

Granny's advice (updated) is still sound: "If you can't say something nice, don't say it (on the internet)".

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laz's avatar

@paulgp be like,

And I would have gotten away with it too, if it weren't for you meddling kids!"ย 

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