Pluralistic: What's a "gig work minimum wage" (17 Feb 2026)

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What's a "gig work minimum wage": The important rate is what you're paid when you're waiting for a job.
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
Object permanence: MBA phrenology; Sony's DRM CEO is out; Midwestern Tahrir; Reverse Centaurs and AI.
Upcoming appearances: Where to find me.
Recent appearances: Where I've been.
Latest books: You keep readin' em, I'll keep writin' 'em.
Upcoming books: Like I said, I'll keep writin' 'em.
Colophon: All the rest.

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Pluralistic: Tariffs and monopolies (07 Apr 2025)

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Tariffs and monopolies: As American as eating all the apple pie.
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
Object permanence: 2010, 2020
Upcoming appearances: Where to find me.
Recent appearances: Where I've been.
Latest books: You keep readin' em, I'll keep writin' 'em.
Upcoming books: Like I said, I'll keep writin' 'em.
Colophon: All the rest.

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Pluralistic: What comes after neoliberalism? (28 Mar 2023)

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What comes after neoliberalism? "There is no alternative" is really a demand, namely, "Stop trying to think of an alternative!"
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
This day in history: 2003, 2008, 2013, 2018, 2022
Colophon: Recent publications, upcoming/recent appearances, current writing projects, current reading

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