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more about #paulkrugman more comments → HeartBurnKid: Agent of R.O.A.C.H.: One word that shows Krugman has no idea what he's talking about: Google. more » Dr Emilio Lizardo: Once again, people who complain about inaccurate predictions are missing the point of Science Fiction. more » SnehalMarten: I agree with Krugman. Scientific progress is slowing down considerably. Looking at Physics, namely the Large Hadron Collider, even if they get some e... more » TheGreenRanger: I'm sorry but the shopping mall example is a terrible argument, that's like saying if you could travel back to the 14th century you would in fact, fin... more » Sheogorath: Ummm...not that different in what way? Technologically, 1909, 1959 and 2009 are...well...totally different. If you mean culturally, things have chang... more » WestMantooth: Thinking you can measure change simply based on different things look as a macroscale is sort of self defeating. People still were using outhouses in ... more » ManchuCandidate: Sometimes it's downright embarrassing to read books from the 60/70s and their predictions then I read the SF from that era (I'm looking at you, Toeffl... more » goldfarb: I love economists for two reasons: 1 - the do a job that I couldn't do for more than 5 minutes without killing myself. 2 - they're always ready to say... more » ThisDudeRufus: I prefer the whole theory of invention and refinement going in cycles. And I really think it depends on what you consider 'change'. And who says we'll... more » Klebert L. Hall: If I were slightly less unemployed, I'd drive up and say hello. Oh well, one of these days. -Kle. more » gertymac: If you're going to WorldCon, don't forget to vote for Raleigh NC for NASFiC 2010! http://www.raleighnasfic2010.org/index.html /shameless plug more » Rybanis: I would thoroughly enjoy a Krugman v. Doctorow slap fight. Preferably in the middle of a panel. "Fuck you!" *slap* "No, fuck you!" *slap* (continue) more » Anekanta - Go Play!: Damn, I wish I could make it to this. Not only would the con be cool, but Montreal is a very cool town. more » Zack Stentz: Well, there goes my plan to show up in my elaborately constructed Paul Krugman costume. Maybe next year. more » MichaelWalsh: I'll be there, and this year not tethered to a table selling books ... though I maybe hanging out at the Tachyon, NightShade, or DreamHaven, etc table... more » -
#worldcon
Krugman Explains Why Progress Is Slowing Down
It's become a cliche to say that our world is changing faster and faster, as we hurtle towards an ultra-advanced future. But it's not true, Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman told Worldcon. Actually, change is slowing down. More » -
#worldcon
WorldCon Features Libertarian Celebration — And Economist Paul Krugman
Excited that next week's WorldCon in Montreal features such diverse guests as Neil Gaiman and Paul Krugman? And that it celebrates both Canadian and libertarian SF? WorldCon is offering "taster" memberships so you can see if the excitement holds up. More » -
#psychohistory
Asimov's Psychohistory May Yet Save Us From Ourselves
Could a "Theory Of Mind" predict future history, based on looking at how people think and behave? It may have helped forecast World War II and our current econom-ick. Is psychohistory finally coming to pass? More » -
#charlesstross
Paul Krugman Does Charles Stross!
If you didn't already worship visionary writer Charles Stross, a new virtual seminar on his works by a group of luminaries and amazing writers will convert you. Among the highlights: Paul Krugman on transdimensional economics. More »
