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12 stories Latest: Apr 21, 2026 noahpinion.blog

No, America is not in a "stealth manufacturing boom"

Tariffs are canceling out the tailwinds.

Apr 21, 2026 2 min read

Updated thoughts on industrial policy

Economic consensus is changing, but it has a long way to go.

Apr 20, 2026 12 min read

Hasan Piker is bad for the Democrats

Republicans embraced extremist ideology and it backfired on them. Democrats shouldn't follow suit.

Apr 17, 2026 13 min read

You are what you consume

Personal identity should come from the things we get to choose for ourselves.

Apr 16, 2026 11 min read

What if a few AI companies end up with all the money and power?

Contemplating the grim future of the "Robot Lords".

Apr 13, 2026 4 min read

Will Americans want more housing if it looks prettier?

Maybe a little bit, but I have my doubts.

Apr 11, 2026 9 min read

Yes, assimilation is good

Building a unified American culture isn't about bullying people; it's about living together in peace.

Apr 9, 2026 12 min read

I told you this would end badly

In retrospect, there were signs that Trump was not a good leader.

Apr 7, 2026 4 min read

Roundup #80: All AI, all the time

Growth; Biosecurity; Cybersecurity; Pseudonymity; Quant trading; AI adoption

Apr 5, 2026 14 min read

Salarymen, specialists, and small businesses

Some brief thoughts on the (near) future of work.

Apr 3, 2026 10 min read

How Japan has changed in the last 20 years

Reflections on a unique nation.

Apr 1, 2026 7 min read

If you're in Tokyo this Friday, come to my hanami!

An annual tradition.

Apr 1, 2026 1 min read