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Mamdani's biggest challenges
Socialist priorities aren't going to retain NYC's key industries or bring down its high costs.
12 hrs ago • 
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I want the Japanese future back!
An excerpt from my book, Weeb Economy.
Nov 9 • 
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At least five interesting things: Smart Ideas edition (#71)
Antitrust; Passive investing; Export controls; Overtourism; Selective immigration
Nov 8 • 
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The internet wants to be fragmented
A repost, with some updates.
Nov 7 • 
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"I'm a weeb for Ireland"
In which Cartoons Hate Her comes to terms with a devastating realization: She has a cringey obsession with Irish culture.
Nov 4 • 
Cartoons Hate Her
The Great World War 2 Afterparty is over
Our ancestors bought us eighty years of peace, institutional effectiveness, and moral clarity. But nothing lasts forever.
Nov 3 • 
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The giant basket case countries
More and more of humanity is going to live in a few big countries that can't manage themselves.
Nov 1 • 
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Economic ideas for Takaichi Sanae
How to get Japan growing fast again.
Oct 29 • 
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