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Midweek greetings to all, as we unveil the 227th chapter of Weekly Olio—a delightful concoction of laughter, insight, and a sprinkle of mystery. Within these pages, you'll discover a handpicked selection of fascinating finds from the vast realms of the internet.
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The Quote 💭
“You aren’t advertising to a standing army; you’re advertising to a moving parade.”
The Tweet 🐦
There has been a lot of talk about AI changing how people use travel websites. Do you agree? Share your experiences with us.
The Infographic 💹
Visualizing America’s wealth distribution by generation, Baby Boomers FTW!
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The Short Read 📝
Big Tech companies are on track to dominate borrowing in the US bond market, in a shift that could expose some of the world’s safest securities to greater risk from artificial intelligence.
So far, the main borrowers have been large banks and telecom companies. This means that credit investors haven't been too affected by changes in the tech-heavy stock market. However, investors are worried that the large spending on AI, compared to the returns it brings, might create a bubble. This could eventually impact both stocks and the credit market. Read more…
The Long Read 📜
China’s Demographic Crisis and the Return to 400 Million - by Prof. Zhang Junni
China is facing a serious population problem that needs quick action. If nothing is done, the country's population could drop to about 400 million in 83 years, similar to what it was in the early 1900s. The birth rate has fallen sharply from 1.3 to 1.01 in just three years, a change that took South Korea 17 years. This rapid decline shows that there are big issues. The effects are more than just fewer people. With fewer young workers, it will be harder for China to innovate, its economy could suffer, and it might lose its strong position as a major global market.
Zhang Junni, a statistician from Peking University, believes that traditional financial incentives are not enough. South Korea's example shows that giving money doesn't work if social issues remain, like rigid job practices, unequal caregiving roles between genders, and intense competition in education. Zhang suggests a major change: reduce pressure in education, delay decisions after the Gaokao exam, and encourage private business growth. Most controversially, she supports planning for immigration, which is politically sensitive but important. Read more…
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