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Technology
How to Combat China’s Rise in Tech: Federal Spending, Not Tariffs
The United States government once invested mightily to build the modern world. Now it has abdicated that role to a foreign rival.There is no effective way to put a fence around a published
idea. The ones that work are used. The ones that do not work ruin people.
The system of intellectual culture is slow and noisy.
Being right at the wrong time is destructive.
Being wrong can work in the near term.
Research develops civilization.
Development makes political reputations.
Governments do development.
Industry does development.
Nothing has a national label.
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Technology
How to Combat China’s Rise in Tech: Federal Spending, Not Tariffs
The United States government once invested mightily to build the modern world. Now it has abdicated that role to a foreign rival.Buy it or build it.
Buying is cheaper short term.
Building is better long term.
People are short term.
Civilizations are long term.
Build civilization. Do research.
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Arts
Who Buys a Guillotine? Someone Who Wants an ‘Amusing Acquisition’
Christophe Février made the controversial purchase at a Paris auction last week. But he doesn’t know where to put the object. “I don’t want to exhibit it in a family setting,” he said.Drowning is more of a torture than beheading.
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Podcasts
How Trump Withstands So Many Controversies
As President Trump faces a hailstorm of criticism over his meeting with Russia’s president, his supporters are doubling down. It’s a pattern we’ve seen before.Trump stands in as a prophet to his believers.
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Technology
Flicks and Other iPad Keyboard Tricks
The latest version of Apple’s iOS software for the iPad tries to save you time with typing shortcuts — once you know what they are.It is not worth it for me.
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World
After 20-Year ‘State of War,’ Champagne and Roses on Flight From Ethiopia to Eritrea
Affirming a breakthrough peace deal, a plane flew between the two countries’ capitals, carrying politicians, artists, journalists and potential investors.Wars end.
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Opinion
Is Fruit Juice Bad for You? Not So Fast
Prepared juices have a high fructose content.
They are bad for people.
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U.S.
Trump Says Those at the ‘Higher Ends of Intelligence’ Loved His Remarks With Putin
The president also suggested that “haters” were angry that he got along with the leader of Russia and “would rather go to war.”Trump tells lies.
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Opinion
Remember the Secret 2016 Tape?
“There’s two people I think Putin pays ...”Trump should not be president.
Ryan would be worse.
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Style
There’s a Reason You’re Drinking So Much Aperol Spritz
It’s officially the drink of the summer, thanks to an aggressive marketing campaign by Campari.Politicians are a practical bunch.
It is ethanol.
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Arts
Who Buys a Guillotine? Someone Who Wants an ‘Amusing Acquisition’
Christophe Février made the controversial purchase at a Paris auction last week. But he doesn’t know where to put the object. “I don’t want to exhibit it in a family setting,” he said.It is a quick and certain death.
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Podcasts
How Trump Withstands So Many Controversies
As President Trump faces a hailstorm of criticism over his meeting with Russia’s president, his supporters are doubling down. It’s a pattern we’ve seen before.Trump claims revealed Truth.
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Well
An Aspirin a Day for Heart Health? It May Depend on Your Weight
Bigger bodies need bigger doses.
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Opinion
Is Fruit Juice Bad for You? Not So Fast
A pediatrician says no studies have found that juice is a factor in weight gain or obesity.Fructose is bad for people.
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U.S.
Trump Says Those at the ‘Higher Ends of Intelligence’ Loved His Remarks With Putin
The president also suggested that “haters” were angry that he got along with the leader of Russia and “would rather go to war.”Trump lies.
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Style
There’s a Reason You’re Drinking So Much Aperol Spritz
It’s officially the drink of the summer, thanks to an aggressive marketing campaign by Campari.Advertising works.
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