- A new simulation argument? 2. PC on aesthetics . 3. An interview with Yiyang Zhuge . 4. The truth and aesthetics of going to church? 5. Some forms of math cope? And a different view . 6. At the demolition derby . The post Monday assorted links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION .
Monday assorted links
Brief
Tyler Cowen’s Marginal Revolution link roundup (2026-08-03) lists six brief items: a proposed new simulation argument, commentary on political correctness in aesthetics, an interview with Yiyang Zhuge, reflections on truth and the aesthetics of attending church, contrasting takes on whether some mathematical work is 'cope', and a report from a demolition derby — a wide-ranging curation across philosophy, culture, and events.
Why it matters
Tyler Cowen published 'Monday assorted links' on Marginal Revolution on 2026-08-03, curating six short items: a new simulation argument, political correctness and aesthetics, an interview with Yiyang Zhuge, reflections on truth and church aesthetics, competing views on mathematical 'cope', and coverage of a demolition derby.
Key details
- The post is a link roundup rather than an original essay, signaling topical breadth (philosophy, aesthetics, interviews, religion, math culture, and an event piece) and aims to direct readers to diverse external pieces rather than provide deep analysis.