i like that they use the ISSP data to document that it's not an uniquely US phenomenon: across countries, there is a negative correlation between Gini coefficient and expected mobility, that is, the more inequality, the greater the expectation of upward mobility (whereas actual mobility is lower)

@bengolub.bsky.social it's time for an eigenvalue op-ed

some colleagues at CMU looked at whether emphasizing the low citizen responsibility implied for solar geoengineering would crowd out support for a carbon tax and found a null result. here is an earlier poster: sjdm.org/presentation... curious if you have any thoughts?

you could opt for a different type of Slack: www.instagram.com/p/DQCTDykjcWV/

what are your thoughts on climate migration? should efforts be focused on interventions that make it possible for vulnerable populations to stay where they are? should more resources be allocated towards ensuring the best host matches for migrants? other possibilities?

if you ever try it, please report back

have you tried the matcha crème brûlée cream puff at www.mokomoko.com.au?

really curious about your thoughts on her directing choices for that film if you have time to expand. did you find them too obvious? did she lean too much into the visual metaphors?

aww i liked Nomadland and The Rider (have not watched Eternals). what's your take on her work?

@cfcamerer.bsky.social

we have never met in person (hope that changes someday), but i always look forward to your posts, especially those on films/Bayesian econometrics/your blog.

Tortilla is not satisfying your Mexican food cravings? (that's the first hit when i searched for Mexican restaurants in Reading)

just checked and looks like the sun has also set on the restaurant

nothing is as surreal as a Chinese restaurant in Oxford called Opium Den

@alroth.bsky.social since you are always interested in chocolate news ; )