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I'm imagining a more beautiful future
Here’s the index of everything I’ve written so far.
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Writing books is not really a good idea
May 9, 2021 • Elle Griffin
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I'm completely changing my newsletter strategy this year
Jan 24, 2022 • Elle Griffin
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No one will read your book
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A brief history of capitalism (& socialism & communism)
All in one essay. And explained using musical theater references for some reason.
Jun 5 • 
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Work & Leisure, The Debrief
Seven weeks of discourse about work and leisure.
May 29 • 
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Everything I'm writing this quarter
Plus one last pitch & 30% off for life.
May 26 • 
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We don’t need our political ideologies anymore
Just our political ideas.
May 22 • 
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Introducing The Elysian (and my new job)
Because we need literary thinkers more than journalists.
May 15 • 
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I would love your thoughts
Plus some personal news.
May 8 • 
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Inside the utopian cities of Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power
A discussion with the production designer Ramsey Avery.
May 4 • 
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The Elysian
The Elysian
Thinking through a better capitalism, democracy, technology, and humanity. And writing utopian fiction about it.
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The Roots of Progress
The Roots of ProgressJason Crawford
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Oblivion (in-progress)A utopian novel
Obscurity (complete)A gothic novel

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Thinking through a better capitalism, democracy, technology, and humanity. And writing utopian fiction about it.

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