Why the United States Will Rule the Legacy Economy
Talent is the new oil, and our universities—talent production facilities—are the best in the world.
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As American as Peanut Butter
The Great Depression turned the regular, ol’ PB&J into a staple of childhood, and the sandwich stuck. Today, there’s little else that so easily transcends both regional and socioeconomic divides. What’s more American than that?
Sleep, Snuggle, Socialize: In China, People Do Just About Everything in Ikea
What seems like appropriate behavior is a matter of cultural agreement.
Which of the U.S.’s 3 Distinct Psychological Regions Best Suits You?
An analysis of state-level data confirms some things you already know—basically everyone in the Midwest is friendly and conventional—but also suggests ways to use our psychological characteristics to spur economic development.
The Problem With More Than 50 States
With what seems a never-ending list of wanna-be states, why hasn't there been a successful secession since 1863?
How a Chinese-Funded Costa Rican Soccer Stadium Explains the World
And how it affects the United States' chances of qualifying for the World Cup before the weekend.
Talking With the President of the International Guild of Knot Tyers
Noah Davis spoke to Colin Byfleet about knots and tying up Harry Houdini.
22 Current Demographic Facts That Everyone Should Know
Quick: How many people live in the United States? If you're not sure, your interpretation of many stories and statistics may be deeply flawed.
Personal Finance Tip: Don’t Get Sick, Injured, or Hurt in America
Why are common medical procedures so expensive in the United States?
American Decline
People have been trying, for decades, to convince us that our country is in relative decline from an exceptional peak, that we must be on the road to ruin.