Summary
AI doomerism is everywhere these days. Every field, and recently humanity as a whole, has had its "we're finished" post. In contrast to the run-of-the-mill hot take, Jason Potts has written an economics paper on why academia is doomed. So let's dive in.What does a university sell?Potts says a university is really a platform. It is a hub that connects many different groups: undergrads, grads, teaching staff, research staff, employers, government, alumni, donors, parents, etc. Each group needs the...