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A daily newsletter breaking down global economics, policy, and culture for caffeinated sceptics who want the real story.

Feb 12, 2026

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8 min read

Sam Altman called ads a "last resort." That was 18 months ago.

OpenAI's own researcher quit over ChatGPT's ad rollout.

Sam Morris

Feb 11, 2026

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8 min read

Americans owe more on credit cards than Pakistan's GDP.

The K-shaped economy now has a credit score. It's ugly at the bottom.

Sam Morris

Feb 10, 2026

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6 min read

Epstein survivors aired a Super Bowl ad. The DOJ aired their private details.

The DOJ exposed victims and shielded the men who hurt them.

Sam Morris

Feb 9, 2026

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6 min read

The man who called the Moon a "distraction" just made it Plan A

Mars can wait.

Sam Morris

Feb 6, 2026

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5 min read

Thailand's democracy loop: win the vote, lose the government, repeat

3 parties dissolved. 3 PMs sacked. Same election, new coat of paint.

Sam Morris

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