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also surprising for me (a) to reread this and see how much of what I am writing in 2026 is prefigured here, and (b) how much I overuse the word 'wonderful' in oral interviews.
Look, you all know I am frustrated with platform level policies and the amateurish comms from this company. But the rage-reactions to this thread are pretty disproportionate for a feed creator app.
It does reveal a deeper vibe shift about “AI” as a cultural artifact, however, which is interesting.
my reaction to a T prospect.org/2026/03/28/p...
Worth noting that Hanania had a very short career as aspiring political science academic before becoming a commentator. Also FWIW, my own take from 2020 on the areas where political scientists are on average better than economists though not as good as they should be. fivebooks.com/best-books/p...
can't be bothered making the meme but
Don't Ask A Man His Salary, A Woman Her Age, Or Marie Why She Decided, While Stone Cold Sober, To Rewatch Wild Wild West (1999) On A Flight In 2026
