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China’s leaders want to conquer Taiwan not just because they want to rival the old Qing dynasty in territorial extent, but because Taiwan represents something to them that they can’t abide — an alternative blueprint for Asia. Perhaps even more than Japan or South Korea, Taiwan shows people in China and its satellite states what they’re missing — a way of life where people can just be themselves, instead of living in service to a grand empire.
Eleven days in Taiwan
Noah Smith
This coming halving, the inflation rate of bitcoin will drop for the first time below 1%
The Bitcoin Halving: Why This Time Could Be Different
Shinobi
First, guardrails must be conceived as layers, not switches.
From Truth-Seeker to Hate Amplifier: What Grok’s July 2025 Collapse Teaches AI Engineers
Nate
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