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PhD-led research on AI safety, ethics, and trustworthy systems. Conceptual and analytical studies on AI-mediated coordination, safety, and learning systems.
February 3, 2026 • J.D Linton • PhD-Led Research
The Evolution of Exchange: From Barter Friction to Decentralized AI Infrastructures. Key Points: The history of economic exchange is defined by a gradual reduction in transaction costs through technological and institutional innovation. While...
GeneralInformationalKey takeawaysHow have transaction costs shaped the history of economic exchange?Why do digital platforms create new market frictions?How does AI-mediated commerce redefine market discovery?Can decentralized AI infrastructures decouple commerce from platform control?References