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Zero-sum economics keeps failing
The world is not a lump of "resources"
19 hrs ago • Noah Smith
Trapped in the hell of social comparison
A hypothesis about why Americans are unhappy with their economy.
Jan 16 • Noah Smith
Roundup #75: Checking in on the Bad Guys
Iran; China vs. India; Russia; Leaving California; Reduced hiring; Indian development; Wind energy; Science funding
Jan 14 • Noah Smith
Gangster affordability
Trump's strategy for bringing down prices might work in the short term, but the long-term costs could be very high.
Jan 13 • Noah Smith
Why are federal agents gunning down Americans in the streets?
The shooting of Renee Good, like all of the ICE abuses, is symptomatic of a deeper mental illness.
Jan 11 • Noah Smith
America must embrace the Electric Age, or fall behind
When it comes to technology, listen to Elon Musk.
Jan 9 • Noah Smith
Welcome to Chaos World
The global order is disintegrating. What's next?
Jan 7 • Noah Smith
Where does a liberal go from here?
Our movement overreached and crashed. But the fundamental ideals are still just as powerful.
Jan 4 • Noah Smith
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