Welcome to Curse and Coffee

One bold take, the best counter, and the receipts that prove it.

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

Feb 27, 2026

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8 min read

The Robot Your Boss Will Buy Isn't the One Elon's Selling

Atlas has a factory job. Optimus has a hype cycle.

Sam Morris

Feb 26, 2026

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7 min read

Moody's Found Big Tech's Missing Debt. It Was in the Footnotes.

Five companies. $662 billion in debt they technically don't owe yet.

Sam Morris

Feb 25, 2026

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7 min read

The Navy Blazer Problem at the Heart of AI Safety

Your AI isn't pretending to be human.

Sam Morris

Feb 24, 2026

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7 min read

Mayweather-Pacquiao II isn't a fight. It's a Netflix retention metric.

Netflix doesn't need a good fight. It needs you to not cancel.

Sam Morris

Feb 23, 2026

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8 min read

The Supreme Court Kills Trump's Tariffs. He Replaces Them in Four Hours.

A law nobody's ever used. A 15%. And a $175 billion refund bill.

Sam Morris

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