Jacques Duquesne
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Keen on science, skepticism and geeky stuff. Most views borrowed from someone smarter. I sometimes write.
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“Despite the fact that Facebook is banned in China itself, the five most-followed news organisations on Facebook are all Chinese, disseminating news in English” www.economist.com/internationa...
May 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
“Despite the fact that Facebook is banned in China itself, the five most-followed news organisations on Facebook are all Chinese, disseminating news in English” www.economist.com/internationa...
It’s a societal choice: educated citizens or low taxes. For years, the U.S. relied on skilled immigrants to fill the gap. But that brain gain won’t last forever.
Eventually, you’ve got to invest in your own bench, or end up with voters who don’t understand how prices or systems actually work.
Eventually, you’ve got to invest in your own bench, or end up with voters who don’t understand how prices or systems actually work.
April 25, 2025 at 10:12 PM
It’s a societal choice: educated citizens or low taxes. For years, the U.S. relied on skilled immigrants to fill the gap. But that brain gain won’t last forever.
Eventually, you’ve got to invest in your own bench, or end up with voters who don’t understand how prices or systems actually work.
Eventually, you’ve got to invest in your own bench, or end up with voters who don’t understand how prices or systems actually work.
In France, most universities cost $500/year. For $3k, even non-Europeans get in. Only in the US is “just $32k and no rent” considered a bargain.
April 25, 2025 at 2:18 AM
In France, most universities cost $500/year. For $3k, even non-Europeans get in. Only in the US is “just $32k and no rent” considered a bargain.
Trump won 45% of the Latino vote and grew his Black support, especially among men. These aren’t voters “disconnected” from marginalized groups, they are them.
Many left because Democrats progressive stances on LGBTQ+ issues clashed with their cultural values.
The Democrat coalition fractured.
Many left because Democrats progressive stances on LGBTQ+ issues clashed with their cultural values.
The Democrat coalition fractured.
April 13, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Trump won 45% of the Latino vote and grew his Black support, especially among men. These aren’t voters “disconnected” from marginalized groups, they are them.
Many left because Democrats progressive stances on LGBTQ+ issues clashed with their cultural values.
The Democrat coalition fractured.
Many left because Democrats progressive stances on LGBTQ+ issues clashed with their cultural values.
The Democrat coalition fractured.
If one party ignores you and the other actively works against you, handing power to the worse option won’t stop the harm. It’ll only make things worse.
March 28, 2025 at 3:13 AM
If one party ignores you and the other actively works against you, handing power to the worse option won’t stop the harm. It’ll only make things worse.