Pluralistic: Gerontocracy's failure mode (14 Jul 2026)

Today's links

Gerontocracy's failure mode: Where are the designated survivors?
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
Object permanence: MSFT v MP3; UK industry v schoolkids; Gary Larson v comics sharing; Planned LED obsolescence; PoGo v Black neighborhoods; Gnarlier trolley problems; Royal Society v cryptographic backdoors; Theresa May v climate change; Google v search; Facebook v facts.
Upcoming appearances: Edinburgh, Sydney, Melbourne, Brighton, London, South Bend.
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: 30 Jan 2021

Today's links

Thinking through Mitch McConnell's plea for comity: A thoughtful analysis.
Further, on Mitch McConnell and comity: I thought about it some more.
Understanding the aftermath of r/wallstreetbets: Even if there's no angels, there's still a path to glory.
This day in history: 2011, 2016
Colophon: Recent publications, upcoming/recent appearances, current writing projects, current reading

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