Archive - Great Divergence

The Brutal Economics of Building AGI

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

Apr 5 •

Parker Whitfill

March 2025

Is AI Safety a Market Failure?

Market Forces are Underrated in AI Safety

Mar 23 •

Parker Whitfill

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The Case For Short AI Timelines

The Other Side of the Ledger

Mar 14 •

Parker Whitfill

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The Case For Longer AI Timelines

A review of some arguments

Mar 4 •

Parker Whitfill

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January 2025

Will Tariffs on TSMC Work?

Jan 31 •

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Parker Whitfill

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 •

June 2024

What Questions are in the Chinese College Entrance Exam?

Can you solve them?

Jun 13, 2024 •

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 •

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 •

December 2023

This is Great Divergence.

Dec 4, 2023 •

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