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Roundup #85: Most policy is also industrial policy
Trump and science; U.S. national debt; Europe and software; America and trains; China and metal refining; Indian women; Murder
Jul 28 • Noah Smith
What will more intelligence actually do for us?
A lot, actually. But it won't look quite like what humans do with our intelligence.
Jul 26 • Noah Smith
We asked too much of the American university
Our one remaining functional institution is going downhill.
Jul 24 • Noah Smith
Who was the worst monster of the 20th century?
And who is the worst monster of the 21st?
Jul 22 • Noah Smith
The UK is a cautionary tale for the U.S.
Learning from Britain's missteps doesn't mean looking down on them.
Jul 20 • Noah Smith
America's political economy is pretty bleak right now
We can get some good things done, but major efforts will be difficult with our divided politics.
Jul 18 • Noah Smith
Book Review: "Power and Progress"
A timely repost.
Jul 17 • Noah Smith
Why I didn't sign the "We Must Act Now" statement (yet)
I'd like to know exactly what the actions are.
Jul 15 • Noah Smith
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