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Is China's soft power really rising, or is America's just crumbling?
Chinamaxxing vs. Americaminning.
17 hrs ago • Noah Smith
No, America is not in a "stealth manufacturing boom"
Tariffs are canceling out the tailwinds.
Apr 21 • Noah Smith
Updated thoughts on industrial policy
Economic consensus is changing, but it has a long way to go.
Apr 20 • Noah Smith
Hasan Piker is bad for the Democrats
Republicans embraced extremist ideology and it backfired on them. Democrats shouldn't follow suit.
Apr 17 • Noah Smith
You are what you consume
Personal identity should come from the things we get to choose for ourselves.
Apr 16 • Noah Smith
What if a few AI companies end up with all the money and power?
Contemplating the grim future of the "Robot Lords".
Apr 13 • Noah Smith
Will Americans want more housing if it looks prettier?
Maybe a little bit, but I have my doubts.
Apr 11 • Noah Smith
Yes, assimilation is good
Building a unified American culture isn't about bullying people; it's about living together in peace.
Apr 9 • Noah Smith
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