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Elon Musk, Human Ponzi Scheme

Paul Krugman Paul Krugman Substack
The SpaceX IPO makes it clearer than ever that Musk’s greatest skill isn’t developing futuristic products. It’s his mastery of financial shell games and ability to leverage insider influence.

Friday Nite Videos | May 29, 2026

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The Hidden Wealth Transfer in the SpaceX IPO. Neil deGrasse Tyson on Aliens and Trump UFO Files. Thousands Celebrate End of Orbán's 16-Year Rule. Trump’s Approval Rating and America’s 250th Party. What You Learned About Genetics Is (Mostly) Wrong.

Pope Leo’s Vital Message About Work in the Age of AI

Timothy Noah The New Republic
In his new encyclical, Pope Leo XIV revives the importance of the dignity of labor. So leave it to the pope to enliven our conversation about artificial intelligence by reviving the idea that work is intrinsic to human dignity.

How the Tech World Turned Evil

Timothy Noah The New Republic
Once upon a time, they were counterculture idealists bringing power to the people. Today they’re greedy monopolists who’d sooner destroy our democracy than be reined in by government in any way—and they have to be stopped.

Administration Social Media Posts Echo White Supremacist Messaging

Evan Gorelick The New York Times
A flurry of posts from the White House, Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security have included images, slogans and even a song used by the white nationalist right. The posts have referred to neo-Nazi literature, ethnic cleansing...

Friday Nite Videos | January 2, 2026

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Highlights from Jack Smith's Deposition. How Governments Spy On Protestors—And How To Avoid It. Epstein Death: Files Provide New Proof of a Cover Up. The Tesla Lie Prompting Engineers To Quit. The 2026 Senate Map If Trump Is Still This Unpopular.
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