Unrelated to this post, apologies, but do you have any thoughts on the David Perdue appointment?

Weight-loss drugs have been pioneered by Denmark; mRNA vaccines were developed in Germany. Airbus has taken a clear lead over Boeing in the category of "planes that don't fall apart in midair." Yes, the U.S. is way ahead in AI. But are we sure the overall narrative about technology is right? 2/

Agree, but hopefully 🦋 can attract more of the modern right-wing (yes, including MAGA) because the last thing we need is another left-wing echo chamber that collectively “just doesn’t understand how anyone could vote for Trump”.

Don’t forget bacon!

And share with your conservative friends too. We need a sensible right-wing seeking common ground and promoting normal ideas again.

These “faculty lounge” takes of liberal colonialism and thinking in the abstract do not win elections and set back progressivism. We should listen to Noah.

Really great reporting. The Economist’s annual podcast subscription is worth every penny!