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13 connected korrents · 13 moments from 1 Jun 2022 to 3 Oct 2026.
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government 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: Well-functioning societies need the capacity for formidable violence Well-functioning societies need the capacity for formidable violence Last stated today
3 Oct 2026
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David Heinemeier Hansson — holds since 2026-10-03 — tap for who they are
Same subject: As societies rely more on coordination than coercion, the power to shape beliefs and knowledge grows in importance. — tap to centre the map on it As societies rely more on coordination than coercion, the power to shape beliefs and knowledge grows in importance. Last stated 2 months ago
13 Aug 2026
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Henry Farrell — holds since 2026-08-13 — tap for who they are
Same subject: It is better to live in a country that allows offensive speech — tap to centre the map on it It is better to live in a country that allows offensive speech Last stated 2 years ago
18 Aug 2024
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David Heinemeier Hansson — holds since 2024-08-18 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Treating optional, contributory medical authority as mandatory and overriding erodes people's capacity to cope with suffering through non-medical means. — tap to centre the map on it Treating optional, contributory medical authority as mandatory and overriding erodes people's capacity to cope with suffering through non-medical means. Last stated 2 weeks ago
19 Sept 2026
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Awais Aftab — holds since 2026-09-19 — tap for who they are
Same subject: The more a power weaponizes economic choke points against adversaries, the more other powers will defend themselves or retaliate, and that world has come into being. — tap to centre the map on it The more a power weaponizes economic choke points against adversaries, the more other powers will defend themselves or retaliate, and that world has come into being. Last stated 3 weeks ago
12 Sept 2026
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Paul Krugman — holds since 2026-09-12 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A belief system combining cosmic stakes, privileged knowledge, personal vocation and an imperative to act can license extraordinary behavior when it conflicts with ordinary constraints. — tap to centre the map on it A belief system combining cosmic stakes, privileged knowledge, personal vocation and an imperative to act can license extraordinary behavior when it conflicts with ordinary constraints. Last stated 2 weeks ago
17 Sept 2026
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Venkatesh Rao — holds since 2026-09-17 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A cancellation-reason drop-down measures list order rather than reasons: randomise the options and every one of them gets picked equally. — tap to centre the map on it A cancellation-reason drop-down measures list order rather than reasons: randomise the options and every one of them gets picked equally. Last stated 8 months ago
25 Jan 2026
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Jason Cohen — holds since 2026-01-25 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A decision cannot be judged by its outcome, because good decisions fail through no fault of the decider and bad ones succeed by luck. — tap to centre the map on it A decision cannot be judged by its outcome, because good decisions fail through no fault of the decider and bad ones succeed by luck. Last stated 4 years ago
9 Aug 2022
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Gary Klein — holds since 2022-08-09 — 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
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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 a year ago
14 Apr 2025
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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
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Olivier Blanchard — holds since 2022-06-01 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A backlash against women's economic rise is not automatic; it happens only where politicians choose to mobilise it. — tap to centre the map on it A backlash against women's economic rise is not automatic; it happens only where politicians choose to mobilise it. Last stated 2 years ago
1 Dec 2024
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Alice Evans — holds since 2024-12-01 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A country without cultural unity struggles to provide public goods, because its politics turns into an ethnic spoils system. — tap to centre the map on it A country without cultural unity struggles to provide public goods, because its politics turns into an ethnic spoils system. Last stated 6 months ago
9 Apr 2026
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Noah Smith — holds since 2026-04-09 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A crisis is defined not by how severe a problem is but by whether it hits people powerful enough to force change. — tap to centre the map on it A crisis is defined not by how severe a problem is but by whether it hits people powerful enough to force change. Last stated 4 weeks ago
3 Sept 2026
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Jennifer Pahlka — holds since 2026-09-03 — tap for who they are
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Well-functioning societies need the capacity for formidable violence
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As societies rely more on coordination than coercion, the power to shape beliefs and knowledge grows in importance.
Holds
It is better to live in a country that allows offensive speech
Holds
Treating optional, contributory medical authority as mandatory and overriding erodes people's capacity to cope with suffering through non-medical means.
Holds
The more a power weaponizes economic choke points against adversaries, the more other powers will defend themselves or retaliate, and that world has come into being.
Holds
A belief system combining cosmic stakes, privileged knowledge, personal vocation and an imperative to act can license extraordinary behavior when it conflicts with ordinary constraints.
Holds
A cancellation-reason drop-down measures list order rather than reasons: randomise the options and every one of them gets picked equally.
Holds
A decision cannot be judged by its outcome, because good decisions fail through no fault of the decider and bad ones succeed by luck.
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
A backlash against women's economic rise is not automatic; it happens only where politicians choose to mobilise it.
Holds
A country without cultural unity struggles to provide public goods, because its politics turns into an ethnic spoils system.
Holds
A crisis is defined not by how severe a problem is but by whether it hits people powerful enough to force change.
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