The metrics here are all negative for perseverance, distracted, careless, outgoing, helpful, trusting. People aren't born this way or getting there by freedom of choice. We are building digital information and entertainment systems that diminish ourselves as human beings.

US crop and livestock exports to China are worth about $25bn and any tariffs would likely divert more trade to Brazil, with environmental risks. Interestingly, agricultural trade is actually quite bi-lateral and sticky so lost markets won't easily return to the US if future tariffs removed.

This one makes me laugh every time...