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censorship Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Read this korrent: The Chinese state today is an autocratic regime occasionally capable of economic pragmatism, not a technocratic regime that occasionally lapses into Marxism. The Chinese state today is an autocratic regime occasionally capable of economic pragmatism, not a technocratic regime that occasionally lapses into Marxism. Last stated 4 years ago
4 Mar 2023
DW
Dan Wang — holds since 2023-03-04 — tap for who they are
Same subject: China had more ideological influence in the world during the Cultural Revolution than it has today. — tap to centre the map on it China had more ideological influence in the world during the Cultural Revolution than it has today. Last stated 3 months ago
12 Jul 2026
BM
Branko Milanovic — holds since 2026-07-12 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Both markets and states are spontaneous orders, not just the state as constructed 'taxis' versus the market as 'cosmos'. — tap to centre the map on it Both markets and states are spontaneous orders, not just the state as constructed 'taxis' versus the market as 'cosmos'. Last stated 3 years ago
1 Oct 2023
TC
Tyler Cowen — holds since 2023-10-01 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Chinese technological success has become the rule rather than the exception. — tap to centre the map on it Chinese technological success has become the rule rather than the exception. Last stated 10 months ago
1 Jan 2026
DW
Dan Wang — holds since 2026-01-01 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Economically China is one of the most capitalist societies on earth; it is the social fabric, not the economy, that is socialist. — tap to centre the map on it Economically China is one of the most capitalist societies on earth; it is the social fabric, not the economy, that is socialist. Last stated a year ago
13 Aug 2025
KJ
Keyu Jin — holds since 2025-08-13 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Whether a state is a democracy or an autocracy makes no difference to how it behaves abroad. — tap to centre the map on it Whether a state is a democracy or an autocracy makes no difference to how it behaves abroad. Last stated 3 years ago
17 Nov 2023
JM
John Mearsheimer — holds since 2023-11-17 — tap for who they are
Same subject: The 2021 crackdown was a bounded correction, and it would take more than a regulatory campaign to defeat China's economic dynamism. — tap to centre the map on it The 2021 crackdown was a bounded correction, and it would take more than a regulatory campaign to defeat China's economic dynamism. Last stated 4 years ago
4 Mar 2023
DW
Dan Wang — holds since 2022-01-01 — tap for who they are
DW
Dan Wang — no longer holds since 2023-03-04 — tap for who they are
Same subject: America cannot simply copy China's manufacturing methods, because which technology is correct depends on the local price of labour. — tap to centre the map on it America cannot simply copy China's manufacturing methods, because which technology is correct depends on the local price of labour. Last stated 8 months ago
12 Feb 2026
AV
Austin Vernon — holds since 2026-02-12 — tap for who they are
Same subject: China is politically centralised and economically decentralised, and the belief that a handful of people run its economy is the West's biggest misconception about it. — tap to centre the map on it China is politically centralised and economically decentralised, and the belief that a handful of people run its economy is the West's biggest misconception about it. Last stated a year ago
13 Aug 2025
KJ
Keyu Jin — holds since 2025-08-13 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A century of fire suppression policy in the American West has dangerously overloaded forests with fuel and made megafires more likely. — tap to centre the map on it A century of fire suppression policy in the American West has dangerously overloaded forests with fuel and made megafires more likely. Last stated 2 months ago
22 Aug 2026
JP
Jennifer Pahlka — holds since 2026-08-22 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A city's first rail line comes in at a reasonable cost and every line after it does not, because the follow-up outgrows the in-house team that oversaw the pilot. — tap to centre the map on it A city's first rail line comes in at a reasonable cost and every line after it does not, because the follow-up outgrows the in-house team that oversaw the pilot. Last stated 2 years ago
7 Dec 2024
AL
Alon Levy — holds since 2024-12-07 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A clear path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants is compatible with enforcing the law — tap to centre the map on it A clear path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants is compatible with enforcing the law Last stated 13 years ago
30 May 2013
OW
Oprah Winfrey — holds since 2013-05-30 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A person's internet presence is largely controlled by large organizations subject to the decisions of their executives. — tap to centre the map on it A person's internet presence is largely controlled by large organizations subject to the decisions of their executives. Last stated a month ago
13 Sept 2026
PD
Preshit Deorukhkar — holds since 2026-09-13 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A platform's failure to moderate or to cooperate belongs in a civil proceeding against the company before it becomes a criminal case against its founder. — tap to centre the map on it A platform's failure to moderate or to cooperate belongs in a civil proceeding against the company before it becomes a criminal case against its founder. Last stated 2 years ago
26 Aug 2024
MM
Mike Masnick — holds since 2024-08-26 — tap for who they are
Same subject: America's power is recovering from an authoritarian grip on free speech — tap to centre the map on it America's power is recovering from an authoritarian grip on free speech Last stated 2 years ago
7 Jan 2025
DH
David Heinemeier Hansson — holds since 2025-01-07 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A central bank can eliminate a self-fulfilling ('sunspot') debt crisis simply by credibly committing to buy as many bonds as needed at the low interest rate. — tap to centre the map on it A central bank can eliminate a self-fulfilling ('sunspot') debt crisis simply by credibly committing to buy as many bonds as needed at the low interest rate. Last stated 4 years ago
1 Jun 2022
OB
Olivier Blanchard — holds since 2022-06-01 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Cutting off trade with tariffs would force a huge interest-rate spike and probably a debt crisis, because the budget deficit would have to be financed at home. — tap to centre the map on it Cutting off trade with tariffs would force a huge interest-rate spike and probably a debt crisis, because the budget deficit would have to be financed at home. Last stated 2 years ago
14 Apr 2025
JC
John H. Cochrane — holds since 2025-04-14 — tap for who they are
Same subject: During post-2008 fiscal consolidation, the costs of high public debt were overestimated and fiscal multipliers were underestimated, understating the output costs of austerity. — tap to centre the map on it During post-2008 fiscal consolidation, the costs of high public debt were overestimated and fiscal multipliers were underestimated, understating the output costs of austerity. Last stated 4 years ago
1 Jun 2022
OB
Olivier Blanchard — holds since 2022-06-01 — tap for who they are
At the centre
The Chinese state today is an autocratic regime occasionally capable of economic pragmatism, not a technocratic regime that occasionally lapses into Marxism.
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China had more ideological influence in the world during the Cultural Revolution than it has today.
Holds
Both markets and states are spontaneous orders, not just the state as constructed 'taxis' versus the market as 'cosmos'.
Holds
Chinese technological success has become the rule rather than the exception.
Holds
Economically China is one of the most capitalist societies on earth; it is the social fabric, not the economy, that is socialist.
Holds
Whether a state is a democracy or an autocracy makes no difference to how it behaves abroad.
Holds
The 2021 crackdown was a bounded correction, and it would take more than a regulatory campaign to defeat China's economic dynamism.
No longer holds
America cannot simply copy China's manufacturing methods, because which technology is correct depends on the local price of labour.
Holds
China is politically centralised and economically decentralised, and the belief that a handful of people run its economy is the West's biggest misconception about it.
Holds
A century of fire suppression policy in the American West has dangerously overloaded forests with fuel and made megafires more likely.
Holds
A city's first rail line comes in at a reasonable cost and every line after it does not, because the follow-up outgrows the in-house team that oversaw the pilot.
Holds
A clear path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants is compatible with enforcing the law
Holds
A person's internet presence is largely controlled by large organizations subject to the decisions of their executives.
Holds
A platform's failure to moderate or to cooperate belongs in a civil proceeding against the company before it becomes a criminal case against its founder.
Holds
America's power is recovering from an authoritarian grip on free speech
Holds
A central bank can eliminate a self-fulfilling ('sunspot') debt crisis simply by credibly committing to buy as many bonds as needed at the low interest rate.
Holds
Cutting off trade with tariffs would force a huge interest-rate spike and probably a debt crisis, because the budget deficit would have to be financed at home.
Holds
During post-2008 fiscal consolidation, the costs of high public debt were overestimated and fiscal multipliers were underestimated, understating the output costs of austerity.
Holds