DeepSeek and Tarrifs | Hardcover Follow-Ups #1

​Join us for Hardcover Follow-Ups, a new series to keep our book conversations fresh and relevant by connecting the books we've read to current events.

​Long read articles will be shared for this discussion:

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1. ​DeepSeek's AI Disruption

   • ​The real meaning of the DeepSeek drama

   • ​Tech tycoons have got the economics of AI wrong

   • ​DeepSeek Arrived. America Freaked. What Happens Now?

   • ​DeepSeek FAQs - Ben Thompson

2. ​Tariffs in Action

   1. ​How Trump’s tariff turbulence will cause economic pain

   2. ​The US tried high tariffs and ‘America first’ policies in the 1930s. Trump should note what happened next

​Topics:

1. ​DeepSeek's AI Disruption: We recently read and discussed Parmy Olson's "Supremacy," which delved into the AI race. Just a day after our meeting, news about DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, sent shockwaves through the tech world. Let's discuss how DeepSeek's cost-efficient, high-performing AI model is challenging U.S. tech giants and reshaping the global AI landscape.

2. ​Tariffs in Action: We had a lively discussion on Henry Hazlitt's "Economics in One Lesson" on Tariffs. We'll revisit his arguments on tariffs in light of recent U.S. trade policies. We'll discuss the real-world implications of these tariffs on industries, consumer prices, and international relations.

​This informal gathering is a perfect opportunity to stay connected with fellow book lovers, refresh our understanding of key concepts, and see how the ideas we've explored in our readings are playing out in today's world.