Nobel Winner wrong About AI? Noah Smith Breaks It Down
Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg discuss the economic implications of AI, critique economist Daron Acemoglu's views on automation and employment, and challenge assumptions in his recent work. For full shownotes, visit highlight: https://highlightai.com/share/5379cd1...
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Introduction to Econ 102
(00:10) Disagreement with Acemoglu on AI
(01:00) Critique of Acemoglu's empirical work
(02:00) Automation's impact on employment
(03:00) Flaws in Acemoglu's AI macroeconomic theory
(04:20) Sponsor message from GiveWell
(05:30) Theorists vs. public intellectuals
(06:10) Overview of "Power and Progress"
(07:00) Historical inaccuracies in the book
(08:00) Lack of source citation in "Power and Progress"
(09:00) Definition of power in Acemoglu's work
(10:00) Frustrations with "Power and Progress"
(10:50) Conclusion and podcast outro