Robert AllenLow-cost ideas for increasing fertility ratesThe world has a fertility problem. Almost every developed country has below-replacement fertility. Poorer countries’ fertility is also…Sep 6Sep 6
Robert AllenLinks for AugustNew Physics hack just dropped. It seems highly unlikely this should work, as my prior for anything that says ‘this would violate the laws…Aug 27Aug 27
Robert AllenAmerica retains major advantages in a future war with ChinaAustin Vernon has a fantastic post on the weapons that win world wars, exploring the weapons America could use in a prolonged, ‘gloves off’…Aug 27Aug 27
Robert AllenGeorgist links for JulyMy links this month so happened to have a Georgist focus, because it’s something I’ve been thinking about a fair bit.Jul 261Jul 261
Robert AllenPair space based mirrors with HCPV panels for more land efficient solar powerThere’s a surprisingly strong economic case for reflecting sunlight from space to power solar farms. It makes way more sense than space…Jul 21Jul 21
Robert AllenAI could enable a more human worldMany people worry about the impact AI will have, perhaps rightly. But I think most of this analysis misses the fact that we’ve already…Jul 12Jul 12
Robert AllenIt’s time for Biosphere 3There’s an interesting documentary on Prime about Biosphere 2 called ‘Spaceship Earth’ that looks at the story behind the Biosphere 2…Apr 22Apr 22