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Why sociology is attacked for studying inequality
Accusations that sociology is thinly disguised socialism miss the point, writes Brooke Harrington. The backlash is about what sociologists conclude about inequality — not that they study it.
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Why fears of AI-driven cyber armageddon are overdone
Applying basic security principles would go a long way to fixing problems identified by Anthropic and OpenAI, writes former NCSC chief Ciaran Martin.
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Trump’s Deregulation Drive Risks Another Financial Crisis
Martin Gruenberg warns that politicised regulation, depleted supervisors and weaker capital rules are laying the groundwork for America’s next financial crisis.
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America Must Overhaul Science to Win the AI Race With China
Michael Kratsios, the White House science chief, argues America’s 1945 research system is outdated — and must be rebuilt around AI, new funding models and competition with China.
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Michael Selig: America Won’t Import Rules That Hold Markets Back
CFTC chair Michael Selig argues America’s $1.2 quadrillion derivatives market stays ahead through innovation — not imported regulatory consensus. From crypto perpetuals to prediction markets, he makes the…
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FIFA needs a constitution for the commercial age
Football should not need a revolt every time FIFA goes too far, argues Lorin Parys. He proposes binding limits on the calendar and commercial deals.
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Would Europeans Be Willing to Fight for Their Countries?
Defence spending is rising, but polls show many Europeans would not fight if attacked. Nathalie Tocci argues that only physical and psychological preparation can make deterrence work.
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Elon Musk’s Capitalism That Adam Smith Would Loathe
Tim O’Reilly argues Elon Musk is using SpaceX’s governance structure and shareholder capitalism to escape restraint — turning merchants back into princes.
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Medicine can treat obesity, but can’t agree on what obesity is
Labelling all obesity a disease would give millions treatment they may not need, writes Francesco Rubino. Medicine needs a clinical definition first.
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America at 250: What Remains of the City Upon a Hill?
After a jeering moment at Penn's commencement, historian Michael Beschloss asks whether America still holds to the rule of law, free elections and honest history on its 250th…