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The 21st century a FAQ

From Scottish Science Fiction writer Charlie Stross, Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the 21st century: Q: What can we expect? A: Pretty much what you read about in New Scientist every week. Climate change, dust bowls caused by over-cultivation … Continue reading

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Social science and science fiction

Crooked Timber is hosting an online seminar on the innovative science fiction author Charlie Stross.  Their discussants include economists Paul Krugman, Brad DeLong, and John Quiggin , as well as a response from Charlie Stross (pt 1 and 2): … … Continue reading

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Systemic risk reflections

Some recent reflections on systemic risk and the financial markets – ranging from details to the big picture. First, Gretchen Morgenson in the New York Times writes Behind Insurer’s Crisis, Blind Eye to a Web of Risk: “It is hard … Continue reading

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