Wednesday assorted links

Wednesday assorted links by Tyler Cowen July 22, 2026 at 12:19 pm 1. Balaji and Network State moving to Kazakhstan. 2. Why evolvable AI is not yet a Darwinian threat. 3. “This paper argues that societies with greater historical exposure to natural disasters are more likely to develop long-term-oriented norms that emphasize preparation, saving, and future well-being.” 4. And from Agustin: Questions that Are Rarely Asked. 5. MacroMusings podcast with Basil Halperin. 6. Kudos to Laura Loomer.