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Books
The Moys of New York and Shanghai: A new generational history
A preview of the latest book by Chinese history expert Charlotte Brooks
Charlotte Brooks
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The Present
Physical dynamism and the immigrant’s edge
At the foundation of America’s progress movement are immigrants who still believe this country can build.
Afra Wang
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The Future
How AI helped write a new novel
Acclaimed writer Mauro Javier Cárdenas used AI in his latest work to surprising effect.
Nick Hilden
Progress
What are the easiest opportunities for progress in your opinion? What are the areas in which a few critical interventions or changes could unlock a disproportionate amount of progress?
About the project The goal of driving more progress across the world—scientifically, politically, economically, socially, etc—is one shared by many. And yet, debates about the best way to maximize progress […]
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High Culture
Chess boom: Will the U.S. produce another Bobby Fischer?
It has been 50 years since an American has claimed the title of World Chess Champion. Will it ever happen again?
Alexey Root
The Present
Here’s why immigrants to the U.S. are “job makers” more often than “job takers”
The results of a recent study counter some common claims found in anti-immigration narratives.
Scotty Hendricks
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