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I’m not interested in an individuals IQ predictions

I’m interested in theories that accurately model objectively as possible reality

If IQ is a good measure for some applications, fine

If it’s not when it comes to describing the reality of reality itself, not just contemporary social life, it should be pushed aside for a method that does better

Re:What Airbnb Did to New York City on Thursday March 08, 2018 @11:21AM (#16545299)
And that’s JUST because of rent control

Not wage stagnation or cost of living increases, or AirBNB (oh wait)

Just rent control

So let’s screw the people relying on it because in some narrow context about screwing others (that never happens otherwise in the economy!) rent control is bad

There are hacks and patches all over “the system”. That’s called free market making agreements as needed when needed, IMO

Just because when quantified some story is told that seems off to external players doesn’t mean it’s anyone’s concern but the parties directly involced