A research-driven newsletter by an economist-style writer exploring how AI reshapes power, markets and argument through structured essays on the social science behind them. Readers get clearly argued scenarios, references to experiments and classic thinkers, and frameworks for thinking about AI's social effects.
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Stratechery offers in-depth analysis of the technology industry, covering the strategies of companies such as Apple, Meta and SpaceX. Readers get historical context, business-model reasoning and a clear point of view on where tech is heading, plus a weekly digest of related podcasts and sister-site content.
Astral Codex Ten publishes long-form essays on AI safety, rationality, politics, science and culture, alongside reader-written book reviews and weekly open threads. Readers get argumentative, carefully reasoned analysis plus community news such as meetups, surveys and grant-related projects.
In-depth analysis of the semiconductor and AI infrastructure industries, covering chips, software stacks, datacenter buildout and equipment makers. Readers get original research, proprietary data and company-level conclusions on how hardware trends affect business.
Kent Beck writes about software design, testing and programming technique, framed as ways to improve human relationships among developers. Issues mix practical refactoring and testing advice with reflections on working with AI coding tools.
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