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The data center backlash Is working. That's why the New York Times is so concerned.

Jul 28, 2026

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5 min read

The data center backlash Is working. That's why the New York Times is so concerned.

A response to Adam Mastroianni

David Karpf
David Karpf
On the strategic function of anodyne statements

Jul 15, 2026

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3 min read

On the strategic function of anodyne statements

200 economists agree that we sure ought to have some more research by economists

David Karpf
David Karpf
Analytic Activism, ten years later (Part 1: Mise-en-scène)

Jul 12, 2026

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3 min read

Analytic Activism, ten years later (Part 1: Mise-en-scène)

Revisiting my second book, ten years later

David Karpf
David Karpf
What is the Great American State Fair like?

Jul 2, 2026

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4 min read

What is the Great American State Fair like?

You aren't meant to attend the fair. It's a digital Potemkin Village.

David Karpf
David Karpf
Organized People vs Organized Money: What can't they buy?

Jun 25, 2026

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5 min read

Organized People vs Organized Money: What can't they buy?

Extreme wealth inequality completely wrecks democracy and civil society.

David Karpf
David Karpf
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