Political scientist writing on liberal democracy, populism, and political philosophy.
Curtis Yarvin, Minna Salami, and Yascha Mounk discuss whether we can ever be free in a liberal society in a discussion moderated by Roger Hearing
Yascha Mounk and Sam Moyn also discuss whether some people deserve to have more votes than others
Yascha Mounk and Rebecca Haw Allensworth examine how professional licensing has become America’s most important—and most restrictive—regulatory institution
Yascha Mounk and David Bau examine the mysterious internal processes that drive AI behavior—and why they may be fundamentally alien
Yascha Mounk and Steve Stewart-Williams examine what science reveals about biological and psychological differences between men and women
Yascha Mounk and Sebastian Mallaby discuss why tech leaders both fear and accelerate dangerous AI development, and whether open-source models pose unacceptable risks
Yascha Mounk and Luis Garicano discuss how AI will reshape labor markets, productivity, and economic growth
Yascha Mounk and Jeremiah Johnson examine the disconnect between economic data and public sentiment about young Americans’ prospects
Yascha Mounk and Paige Harden discuss twin studies, heritability research, and why genetic influence varies across different traits and populations
Yascha Mounk and H.W. Brands discuss the first U.S. president's life and legacy
Yascha Mounk and Laurenz Guenther discuss why ordinary voters and political elites disagree on immigration, crime, and social issues
Yascha Mounk and Timothy Garton Ash discuss how Britain’s shift toward populism reflects broader European trends