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We made a dating "net worth" calculator
A research-informed way looking at the implicit economics of dating markets
 • Alexander Webb
How long ago would the MacBook Neo be Apple's fastest computer?
By some measures, the $599 MacBook Neo is faster than Apple's entire 2023 pro lineup. The reasons are deeper than Moore's Law.
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Did Jeffrey Epstein win the lottery? - A comprehensive investigation.
A serious look at the facts behind the conspiracy theory that Epstein won an $85 million Powerball jackpot. Part 1.
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Most Interesting New Papers: January and February, 2026
Casual sex, broadband and depression. plagiarism and government jobs, etc.
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Venezuela and the Cynical Lessons of Iraq
Compellence and Trump's capture of Maduro
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The Age of Disclosure: Takeaways from a Frustrating and Fascinating UFO Documentary
The UFO documentary filled with big names, bigger claims, and still lacking proof.
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EVs are a Defense Strategy for China
After the capture of Maduro, the promotion of EVs in China is even more heavily informed by security implications.
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More soon...
While we prepare something new, a recap of some posts we are proudest of.
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🇬🇧 The British Empire as an A/B Test — Flags, Symbols, and Identity
What happens when the same empire runs across different cultures — and leaves behind different flags?
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Data Visualizations and Black Wealth in America: A Brief Look
W. E. B. DuBois' early data visualization's remind us of the power of data to shape narratives as well as the enduring inequalities in the United…
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Is Trump's Negotiation Style Effective?
Trump's concern around fentanyl has merit, but his aggressive compellence strategy carries risks and long-term costs for the US
 • Alexander Webb
How Bob Dylan, Housing Prices, and Harvard show that Networks Matter
Dylan's journey from unknown to icon illuminates a broader truth about success: networks matter, and access to them is becoming increasingly restricted.
 • Alexander Webb
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