The Anti-Populism of “Digger”
You don’t have to like Iñárritu’s new film to appreciate its refusal to confuse the punishment of villains with the repair of the world.
The Anti-Populism of “Digger”
You don’t have to like Iñárritu’s new film to appreciate its refusal to confuse the punishment of villains with the repair of the world.
The Plausible Techno-Dystopian Future
The problems caused by AI development are widespread and multiplying, but none involves a digital demon that kills us all.
How to Escape the Land Trap
We’ve had the solution for over 150 years. Might we be ready to implement it?
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We should work toward a world that isn't defined by nigh-compulsory car ownership.
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