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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.

I want the Japanese future back!

An excerpt from my book, Weeb Economy.

At least five interesting things: Smart Ideas edition (#71)

Antitrust; Passive investing; Export controls; Overtourism; Selective immigration

The internet wants to be fragmented

A repost, with some updates.

"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.

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.

The giant basket case countries

More and more of humanity is going to live in a few big countries that can't manage themselves.