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“Authenticity is exactly the same as phoniness.”

Authenticity doesn’t interest me. It’s a way of marketing subpar material: this might not be any good, but at least it’s sincere. You can always tell when a book is going to be dogshit because the blurb copy describes it as ‘raw’ or ‘unflinchingly honest.’ In my personal experience, the writers who make a big […] The post “Authenticity is exactly the same as phoniness.” appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. CommentsIs Straussian text authentic and phony? Or does it hit the . by raywardThis p...

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Economy

Rising concentration for economics awards

We analyze the academic affiliations of nearly 6,000 award-winning researchers in 18 major fields in the natural sciences, engineering, and social sciences from the 1820s to the 2020s, focusing on the 1960s onward. The analysis reveals a trend of declining concentration in the institutional affiliations of award-winning researchers, shifting from a few science-strong universities in […] The post Rising concentration for economics awards appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. CommentsInteresti...

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Culture

The Rebirth of History and the Last Man

This article explores the resurgence of historical narratives in contemporary discourse, examining how they shape our understanding of identity and the concept of the "last man" in modern society.

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Technology

What the AI boom is doing for Americans

The article explores the impact of the AI boom on American society, examining economic shifts, job transformations, and the potential benefits and challenges posed by rapid technological advancements.

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Politics

Shadow Chancellor speech - Catherine Haddon, BBC News

Shadow Chancellor speech - Catherine Haddon, BBC News ellie.slee.lamb Mon, 05/10/2026 - 11:44 Catherine Haddon appears on BBC News ahead of Shadow Chancellor Andrew Griffith's speech at the Conservative Party Conference. 1 IfG in the news Institute for Government No Ministers Party conferences Political parties Conservative No Off Ministers

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Healthcare

Burnham’s plans for social care and its workers are admirable but changes must come quickly

Burnham’s plans for social care and its workers are admirable but changes must come quickly ellie.slee.lamb Mon, 05/10/2026 - 15:59 IfG in the news The Guardian Public services Social care Welfare Party conferences Labour Burnham government Department of Health and Social Care Off https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/04/andy-burnham-plans-social-care… Stuart Hoddinott is quoted in the Guardian on Burnham's speech at the Labour Party Conference. Public services

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