Tuesday Links

Stunning new mask study:  “We are uncertain whether wearing masks or N95/P2 respirators helps to slow the spread of respiratory viruses based on the studies we assessed.”

Scott Sumner: ChatGPT is confused about supply and demand; but so are most  economists.

How dangerous is H5N1?

More details, including the role of minks.

How nature mummifies the dead: in bogs. Also, Steven Pinker is right: the past was more violent than the present. (NYT)

Only 25% of hospitals are fully compliant with federal price transparency rules, Some of the largest conglomerates are among the offenders.