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Are we in the foothills of World War 3?
The coalitions are hardening, and the weapons are being deployed.
Mar 10
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Something feels weird about this economy
Is it AI? Tariffs? The immigration crackdown?
Mar 7
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If AI is a weapon, why don't we regulate it like one?
Thoughts on the fight between Anthropic and the Department of War.
Mar 6
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Japan can be America's arsenal
A guest post by Rie Yano.
Mar 4
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Rie Yano - Coral Capital
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Superintelligence is already here, today
It's going to revolutionize science. It also might take control of this planet.
Mar 2
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The shape of the multipolar world is a little clearer
A few thoughts on the new Iran war.
Mar 1
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February 2026
Roundup #78: Roboliberalism
AI and productivity; Yuppie Fishtank Theory; Global development; American living standards; George Borjas
Feb 27
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Why does America feel worse than other countries? Crime.
In most ways, the U.S. is a typical rich country. Except for crime.
Feb 26
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The Citrini post is just a scary bedtime story
AI might take your job, but it probably won't crash the economy -- and if it does, we know how to deal with it.
Feb 24
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Does anyone know why we're still doing tariffs?
The ridiculous policy has taken on a life of its own.
Feb 22
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Democratic economic policy in the age of AI
The economy is changing fast. Democrats need to be a rock in the storm.
Feb 20
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China is killing the fish
An environmental danger almost no one is paying attention to.
Feb 17
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