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Future Perfect Archive

Archives for October 2019

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Watch the first-ever video of pigs using tools with no human promptingWatch the first-ever video of pigs using tools with no human prompting
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Pigs are smarter than you might think.

By Sigal Samuel
Climate
The climate crisis and the failure of economicsThe climate crisis and the failure of economics
Climate

Why our economic model fails to explain how we got here on climate.

By Jared Bernstein
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Study: a nuclear war between India and Pakistan could lead to a nuclear winterStudy: a nuclear war between India and Pakistan could lead to a nuclear winter
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Both countries are expanding their nuclear arsenals.

By Kelsey Piper
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A California city gave some residents $500 a month, no strings attached. Here’s how they spent it.A California city gave some residents $500 a month, no strings attached. Here’s how they spent it.
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Stockton is conducting a basic income experiment — and the early results are in.

By Sigal Samuel
Climate
“Our bet is paying off”: why philanthropists are raising money for climate activists“Our bet is paying off”: why philanthropists are raising money for climate activists
Climate

A chat with the donors helping to fund the climate strike.

By David Roberts
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Meatless meat is becoming mainstream — and it’s sparking a backlashMeatless meat is becoming mainstream — and it’s sparking a backlash
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The growing pushback against Impossible and Beyond burgers in fast-food chains, explained

By Kelsey Piper
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How Ron Wyden’s tax plan would hit and change philanthropyHow Ron Wyden’s tax plan would hit and change philanthropy
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He would tax the rich’s capital gains as regular income — every year.

By Dylan Matthews
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The Economist’s essay contest featured an AI submission. Here’s what the judges thought.The Economist’s essay contest featured an AI submission. Here’s what the judges thought.
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Text-generating AI is getting better and better — but it’s not yet contest-winning good.

By Kelsey Piper
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A major new study finds the biggest federal work subsidy doesn’t promote workA major new study finds the biggest federal work subsidy doesn’t promote work
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The most important paper in tax policy right now, explained.

By Dylan Matthews
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How a study based on a typo made news everywhere — and the retraction didn’tHow a study based on a typo made news everywhere — and the retraction didn’t
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A paper arguing religious kids are less generous turned out to be the result of a typo.

By Kelsey Piper
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Are we winning the war on malaria or not?Are we winning the war on malaria or not?
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Some experts are talking about the path to eradication. Others warn things are getting worse. They’re both right.

By Kelsey Piper