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The Thinker vs The Machine
A reflection on the life of the mind in the era of artificial intelligence.
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Reports of Gen Z’s Lameness Are Greatly Exaggerated
A recent college graduate dispels generational myths.
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Arden Yum
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The Hyper-Presidency
Taking stock of Trump’s radical experiment with executive power.
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Tom Ginsburg
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Reflections on the Jordan Peterson Generation
His rise, his meltdown, his fall.
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Matt Whiteley
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The Real Lesson of the Iran-Israel War
When things get tough, authoritarian states leave each other in the lurch.
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Matt Johnson
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Elon Musk and the Decline of Western Civilization
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A Letter From An Iranian
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How Art Lost Its Way
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Why Woke Failed
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Delegation and Destruction
AI’s existential threat to humanity is real. Can we resist the temptation?
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Michael McFaul on The Emerging Geopolitical Order
A new episode of the Frankly Fukuyama podcast!
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A Chilling Prediction by Leo Strauss
Today’s post-liberals hate liberalism but lack a coherent alternative.
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Francis Fukuyama
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American Purpose at Persuasion is a continuation of the magazine, media project, and intellectual community chaired by Francis Fukuyama. Includes Larry Diamond's "Diamond on Democracy" column and the "Bookstack" podcast with Richard Aldous.

Podcast: The Good Fight with Yascha Mounk

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Dean Spears & Michael Geruso on Why We Need More People
Yascha Mounk, Dean Spears, and Michael Geruso discuss the dangers of depopulation.
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Luke Tryl on Why Britain Is Miserable
Yascha Mounk and Luke Tryl also discuss the rise of Reform UK.
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Irshad Manji on Understanding Each Other in Turbulent Times
Yascha Mounk and Irshad Manji also discuss how to have dialogue with ideological opponents.
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Episode 167: Joan C. Williams on How the Left Lost the Working Class

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I’m an Artist, and I’m Not Threatened by AI
Artificial intelligence can't compete with human creativity.
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Angel Eduardo
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Why Salman Rushdie Is Unable to Live or Die in Peace
My quiet revenge on the mediocrities who would silence genius.
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Quico Toro
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Francis Fukuyama on War in the Middle East
Yascha Mounk and Francis Fukuyama also discuss whether the U.S. strikes will give Trump a popularity boost.
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The Everyday Abyss
A report from Ukraine in the age of drone warfare.
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Blasphemy Laws by a Different Name
The UK’s hate speech legislation stifles religious dissent.
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Max K
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