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Income Inequality Has Been Transformed Globally
In 1974, the libertarian political philosopher Robert Nozick famously defended inequality by offering a thought experiment involving Wilt Chamberlain. Imagine…
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The Year in Apple Watches, A.I., Anarcho-Capitalists and Anticapitalists
We covered a lot of ground together in 2023. In this issue of the newsletter I’ll update you on some…
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US
Amid Dismal Polling and Some Voter Anger, Don’t Expect Biden to Shift His Strategy
Officials in the president’s orbit say polls won’t change a strategy centered on comparing the Biden agenda with a Republican…
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3 Great Specials to Stream Over the Holidays
The late Kenny DeForest delivers an hour to remember him by, while Dina Hashem and Pete Holmes offer entertaining contrasts.
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Can’t Make It to Broadway? Book and Movie Ideas for Theater Lovers.
There are plenty of novels, memoirs, documentaries and livestreaming options sure to satiate fans of theater.
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My Year of Being Very Online About Dogs
OpinionSupported by SKIP ADVERTISEMENTAlicia P.Q. Wittmeyer My Year of Being Very Online About Dogs Dec. 20, 2023Share full article9By Alicia…
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How Lags in Statistics Skew the Inflation Picture
If you’re a normal human being trying to read recent economic news, especially about inflation, you may be feeling confused…
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What Wonders Do Ray Bradbury’s Letters Reveal?
Not many, according to a new collection of correspondence from a science fiction master.
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6 Podcasts About Lies, Scams and Con Artists
These shows, including “The Grift” and “The Perfect Scam,” will deepen your understanding of how liars and con artists operate.
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World
You Need Felix the Cat? Early Popeye? Talk to the King of Silent Animation.
“Guess you could say I hoard,” said Tommy José Stathes as he maneuvered around the shelves of his storage unit.…