And on the senses in which social kinds can be normative

Very interesting keynote by Muhammad Ali Khalidi on demarcation between natural and social kinds. At ENPOSS 2025 picturesque setting, Ca’ Foscari, Venice. #philsci

And continues

Angus Deaton on economists and philosophers discussing about inequality and justice, in Cambridge, 50 years ago

‘Economics in America’ #philsci

UK is more unequal than centralEU countries not because UK rich are richer, but bc the mid and bottom of the distribution are poorer. If benefits keep shrinking while return on investment stay high, ineq surges. Thwaites on Ending Stagnation for how to fix this (spoiler, not by tax) #ineq #philsci

For 38% of Apple shareholders it’s time to openly discuss the ethical guidelines on AI #philsci

[The Economist 1973] In Egalitaria, there is no inequality of income. Population is stable, everyone has the same wage, same savings, same returns. Inheritance isn't allowed. Yet, the wealthiest 10% own 74% of wealth. Why?

#PhilSci Thx to Jerry Goodenough for finding this gem.