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America is missing out on the global electrification revolution, the first major tech shift it has completely whiffed on.

Drawn from what Noah Smith said

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    Noah Smith 1 Sept 2026

    The electric revolution is the first major technological revolution that America has just completely whiffed on.

    Roundup #87: Technology BAD!!noahpinion.blog

First recorded here 1 Sept 2026 · How quotes work

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