Doing manufacturing where the innovation happens actually does matter (see Fuchs etc.).

The PRC *does* strategically quash sectors using a variety of methods incl. overproduction, so we should have selective ways of strategically protecting; but we also need to be identifying the next generation tech that the US could have an advantage or develop.

*I quoted the wrong skeet bc I’m a new & shitty poaster; but the point is that it’s not just exchanging or foregoing these industries or sectors, but it’s also not trying to claw them back wholesale.

& once sectors or products are entangled with national security angle, regardless of *actual risk* it’s extremely difficult for experts to help the political apparatus understand or decide otherwise. It also means that real hazards often are missed bc of a lack of nuance.

e.g. see Jonas Nahm’s excellent work. However, there were political advantages in capturing disillusionment (offshoring & outsourcing starting in the 80’s left real scars) & directing it towards an other (e.g. Autor et al’s work on voting shifts & manufacturing / Newman & Skocpol for union shifts).

I highly recommend, it was such a pleasant ride. Super well maintained, great community, and gorgeous scenery. We only saw a handful of fellow riders too — early sept was dreamy!

Way better than any car window!

Got my parents & sibling out the door to do WV’s Greenbriar Rail Trail as a biketour (old bones). It was also dog’s longest trip. They loved it so much we’re doing the Mickelson trail in SD next year.

Hell yeah, congrats, Matt!

This is the “why u no send it” energy I was hoping someone would bring

The American people need this reporting, but the framing is incredibly concerning: “One question is whether Putin has embraced this new channel of businessmen-diplomats out of a sincere desire to negotiate peace…”

I find it ironic that the same billionaires clambering for Russian & Chinese style capitalism (kleptocratic & autocratic) cannot see their reflection in oligarchs falling out of windows or CEOs disappearing; or alternatively, in the consequences of anti-corruption measures domestic or international.

And given the number of individuals both inside and close to this administration that have conspired against American interests and profited, I expect that large parts of the government could be reconstituted based on those assets.