Version 1: In Defense of Self-Interest: Why Greed Is Misunderstood Beyond Economics Self-interest, and its more provocative cousin "greed," are among the most maligned concepts in public discourse. Outside of economics and social sciences, these terms often evoke imagery of ruthless tycoons, broken communities, and unchecked capitalism. But beneath the caricatures lies a far more … Continue reading Two versions of the same essay – In Defense of Self-Interest: Why Greed Is Misunderstood Beyond Economics by ChatGPT.
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A quick overview of Paul Krugman’s post and ChatGPT modernizing Hume’s economic essay.
I was reading Paul Krugman's quick Substack post today on why we don't need to worry or panic so much of the nation's (US) trade deficit. He makes the case that America now "has a president who is obsessed with trade imbalances." This protectionist attitude and changing the financial landscape is cheered on and supported … Continue reading A quick overview of Paul Krugman’s post and ChatGPT modernizing Hume’s economic essay.
A Podcast Episode on Political Drama in the Digital Age of American Politics [AI Video].
https://youtu.be/iIt2232euCQ I put together an AI video from various books on the political drama of recent history in the United States. It's far from perfect due to the constraints of AI, on top of that--adding layers from different perspectives, competing narratives, and is confusing overall. One book I wished I had added, but only recently … Continue reading A Podcast Episode on Political Drama in the Digital Age of American Politics [AI Video].
Overview of an article on Game Theory and tariffs by ChatGPT 4o, and generating a new paper with 4.5.
Article I read a well-written article that I highly recommend that applies Game Theory to the U.S. tariffs and trade wars, especially with Donald Trump's recent geopolitical moves into a more protectionist agenda to make America Great Again. His obsession with the Gilded Age protectionism played a large factor in his actions. Me: [custom summary … Continue reading Overview of an article on Game Theory and tariffs by ChatGPT 4o, and generating a new paper with 4.5.
Revisiting a Classic Time Capsul: The HousingPANIC Blog.
The "HousingPANIC" blog documented the unfolding housing bubble and subsequent crash in real-time from 2005 to 2008. The blogger expressed strong opinions about government incompetence, media complicity, and the greed of the real estate industry. Posts included news articles, economic analysis, and personal anecdotes to paint a grim picture of the housing market's deterioration. The … Continue reading Revisiting a Classic Time Capsul: The HousingPANIC Blog.
The Irony of Bitcoin’s Trajectory
https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/03/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-establishes-the-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-and-u-s-digital-asset-stockpile/ It is official, President Donald Trump and his administration established Bitcoin and a few other cryptocurrencies as strategic reserve digital assets. What was once an idea that was contrarian and treated as an outcast by the establishment is being embraced by them; ironic. I think back to what Michael Lewis once said in an … Continue reading The Irony of Bitcoin’s Trajectory
Going over Stephanie Kelton’s Substack article on Social Security w/ ChatGPT and Milton Friedman GPT.
// Note: Most of the custom GPTs I've created are for my personal use and are not publicly available in the GPT store for obvious reasons—one being concerns over likeness. They may not always perfectly capture or simulate the individual they represent, and it's important to distinguish between what that person might actually say if … Continue reading Going over Stephanie Kelton’s Substack article on Social Security w/ ChatGPT and Milton Friedman GPT.
ChatGPT on the US Economic History and Current Trajectory.
Post WWII — 2025: Insights into fiscal and monetary policies, debt crisis, and more. // Tools used: ChatGPT 4o, ChatGPT Deep Research. Me: Break down this image, its content. Summarize it. ChatGPT: This image is a screenshot of the U.S. Debt Clock website, which displays real-time financial statistics related to the U.S. economy, government debt, … Continue reading ChatGPT on the US Economic History and Current Trajectory.
A Small Coffee Shop vs. the System: A Case Study in How Macro Forces Crush Local Businesses.
// Tools used for this post: Perplexity Deep Research, ChatGPT Deep Research, and ChatGPT 4o. Introduction. In February 2025, a seven-minute TikTok video posted by Rachel Nieves, co-owner of Buddies Coffee Roasters in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, sparked a national conversation about gentrification, small business survival, and Latino cultural preservation in rapidly changing urban landscapes. I came … Continue reading A Small Coffee Shop vs. the System: A Case Study in How Macro Forces Crush Local Businesses.
A Discussion with ChatGPT on an article about Universalism and Collectivism.
In the context of MAGA and the American Political Divide. https://medium.com/@nicholaraihani/a-moral-framework-for-understanding-our-political-divide-9b7eb7b9dea2 A Moral Framework for Understanding Our Political Divide Nichola Raihani // The article above is fine, I agree with some points, but some ideas or claims are highly questionable. The following passage from the article above made me highly skeptical because it paints an … Continue reading A Discussion with ChatGPT on an article about Universalism and Collectivism.
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