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I discuss the collapse of 'middle institutions' that mediate between the individual and society at large, what functions they used to perform, and what new forms of these organizations could be cultivated for the future.

A state's primacy ratio, which is calculated by dividing the most populated metro area by the second, can provide a useful way to evaluate how lopsided urban/rural divides are and understand the economic and cultural conditions that concentration creates.

The paper has long been the primary medium of scientific discourse. But it seems unlikely that it represents the final format for scholarly publishing and discussion. This post explores the formats that might emerge to replace the traditional academic article, including community notes, interactive and multi-media figures, and adversarial collaborations.

A review of the book 'Feed the People,' which argues that the industrial food system, while flawed in its current implementation, has many redeeming qualities that can be used to build a more equitable and effective food system. Instead of mere reformism, I found they argued, instead, for a radical reappropriation of the machinery of the food system, to turn it's powers of abundance and productivity to the benefit of the masses.

I hope y'all enjoy my review and find something intriguing in the book's arguments :)