In defense of science fiction - by Noah Smith - Noahpinion
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New technology is usually good, and it's good for sci-fi to inspire it.
New technology is usually good, and it's good for sci-fi to inspire it.
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Noahpinion: Science fiction novels for economists
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Weight-Loss Drugs Seem Like Another Bit of Sci-Fi Becoming Fact
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Noahpinion: Science fiction novels for economists
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Science fiction novels for economists - by Noah Smith
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Noahpinion, Noah Smith
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Noahpinion: Science fiction novels for economists
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Rigid Patent Laws Pose Risk of a New Dark Ages - Bloomberg
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Noahpinion: Science fiction novels for economists
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My sci-fi novel recommendations - by Noah Smith
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Noahpinion: Science fiction novels for economists
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Conceiving the 2000s - by Noah Smith - Noahpinion
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Noah Smith
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Conceiving the 2000s - by Noah Smith - Noahpinion
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In defense of science fiction - by Noah Smith - Noahpinion