Articles 2024
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Why Goofy Princeton Reunion Rituals Mean So Much to Me
Bloomberg Opinion, May 22, 2022
Silly clothes and eccentric traditions link the past to the present and future and build unity and continuity in an era of polarization and change.
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RIP, Ron Galella. Everyone’s a Paparazzo Now.
Bloomberg Opinion, May 07, 2022
Social media sapped the power of professional celebrity photographers, making it easier for stars to control their public images.
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Pocket Globes: The World in Your Hand
Online Library of Liberty Reading Room, April 28, 2022
They might have been of "frivolous utility" for navigation, but these trinkets offered ingenuity you could carry around, making them desirable accessories for an age of exploration and discovery. -
How Polyester Bounced Back
Works in Progress, April 21, 2022
Somehow, polyester went from being the world’s most hated fabrics to one of its favorites. It reinvented itself thanks to advances in materials science, and did it so successfully that many people don’t even realize they’re wearing polyester today.
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Investors Love Fast-Fashion Shein — at Least For Now
Bloomberg Opinion, April 08, 2022
Young people care more about price than sustainability when it comes to cheap clothes. But the Chinese e-commerce startup may eventually face other headwinds. A conversation with Adam Minter.
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Is There a Cure For Political Polarization?
Bloomberg Opinionn, April 03, 2022
A conversation with author Mónica Guzmán on the costs of burning bridges with those we disagree with — and how exaggerated fears of other people’s views are driving Americans apart.
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‘American Urbanist’ Review: Standing Out of the Crowd With William H. Whyte
The Wall Street Journal, March 04, 2022
How the author of ‘The Organization Man’ went on to his greatest work: saving American cities.
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It’s a Healthy Sign When Americans Fail the ‘Happiness’ Test
Bloomberg Opinion, February 12, 2022
The ranking measures contentment and complacency. It penalizes imagination, opportunity and ambition.
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Think Old Folks Are Too Scared of Inflation? Listen to This.
Bloomberg Opinion, December 26, 2021
Maybe people who came of age in the 1970s can’t see straight when it comes to the prospect of surging prices. But remember: You weren’t there.
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Is the U.S. Losing the War for Global Talent?
Bloomberg Opinion, December 24, 2021
A Q&A with author Rajika Bhandari on why outdated immigration policies are harming America’s ability to attract and retain foreign students.