Great Divergence

What Questions are in the Chinese Civil Service Exam?

Can you solve them?

Aug 8 • 

Cheryl Wu

3

2

April 2025

The Brutal Economics of Building AGI

AI labs have no moat, even if they get to AGI

Apr 5 • 

Parker Whitfill

6

March 2025

Is AI Safety a Market Failure?

Market Forces are Underrated in AI Safety

Mar 23 • 

Parker Whitfill

 and 

Cheryl Wu

5

The Case For Short AI Timelines

The Other Side of the Ledger

Mar 14 • 

Parker Whitfill

 and 

Cheryl Wu

4

The Case For Longer AI Timelines

A review of some arguments

Mar 4 • 

Parker Whitfill

 and 

Cheryl Wu

6

2

January 2025

Will Tariffs on TSMC Work?

U.S.

Jan 31 • 

Cheryl Wu

 and 

Parker Whitfill

14

5

December 2024

The History Behind Maid Cafes

When strolling through Akihabara in Tokyo, it's impossible to miss the colorful signs for “maid cafés” or the cheerful maids in cosplay-style uniforms…

Dec 17, 2024 • 

Cheryl Wu

4

2

June 2024

What Questions are in the Chinese College Entrance Exam?

Can you solve them?

Jun 13, 2024 • 

Cheryl Wu

10

5

January 2024

Seeking Justice Online in China

Recently, Chinese people are passionate about an old case in 1994 — the Thallium poisoning of Zhu Ling:

Jan 31, 2024 • 

Cheryl Wu

5

Is there a Pediatrics Shortage in China?

Chinese Social Media is alight with worries about a severe shortage of pediatricians and medical supplies for young people.

Jan 14, 2024 • 

Cheryl Wu

3

December 2023