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The Case for Plan B

The Permanent Problem • 4 implied HN points • 18 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Institutions Reforms Social Issues International relations
  1. Given the pace of change, it's important to plan for the future on multiple time horizons.
  2. Considering alternative 'Plan B' options is wise, as core institutions may not suffice in all scenarios.
  3. In light of potential catastrophic risks like pandemics, climate change, and AI, exploring new institutions for resilience is crucial.

Alert: Central Bank of Nigeria Circular FPR/DIR/GEN/CIR/01/006

RegAlert • 0 implied HN points • 31 Mar 21
💰 Finance Banking Regulation Institutions
  1. The circular requests financial institutions to provide a list of deposit money banks by category and their respective head office addresses as of March 31, 2021.
  2. The institutions listed in the circular include those with commercial banking licenses with international, national, and regional authorization.
  3. The head office addresses provided in the circular are mainly located in Lagos state.

Science and the Policy Response

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 13 Jan 21
🔬 Science Research Policy COVID-19 Peer Review Institutions
  1. Science heavily influenced policy-making during the Covid-19 pandemic, tracking the number of cases and playing a significant role in the global response.
  2. Recent research on Covid-19 had a substantial impact on policy-making and was highly cited by both policy-makers and other scientists.
  3. International governmental organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) played a key role in connecting policy to science, producing more impactful documents compared to national governments or think tanks.
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Welcome to "Natto Thoughts"

Natto Thoughts • 0 implied HN points • 07 Apr 22
🎭️ Culture Language Institutions Cuisine Health
  1. This Substack delves into the intersection of culture and technology, exploring the behaviors of individuals in the information age.
  2. The name "Natto Thoughts" draws a comparison to fermented foods like natto, highlighting the idea that thoughts, like fermentation, need time to develop and grow.
  3. The content of the Substack focuses on language, culture, institutions, political systems, and unwritten social rules that influence human actions.