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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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May 2023
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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We won't be able to eat meat in the future
Because we can't keep eating like this.
May 1 • 
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April 2023
Are internet friends "real" friends?
Thoughts on being known.
Apr 27 • 
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Yes, the future should be analog
Except for the things that shouldn't be.
Apr 24 • 
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I'm imagining a more beautiful future
Here’s the index of everything I’ve written so far.
Apr 20 • 
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Economic possibilities for our grandchildren (re-visited)
An annotated reading of John Maynard Keynes' 1930 lecture about what 2030 might look like.
Apr 17 • 
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