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Noah Smith

The Return of the Luddites

America and Europe used to worship innovation. Now we’re afraid of it. What happens when a civilization stops believing in progress?

October 15, 2025

What Does the New Right Want?

You can’t understand policymaking without ideology. And you can’t understand the Trump White House without understanding this burgeoning movement.

March 31, 2025

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