The language used—"historic," "biggest oil deal in world history"—is designed to make you feel small, like a child who just witnessed the opening of a massive, shiny toy store. It is not.
By Imani Sutton ·
The spectacle in São Bernardo do Campo confirms what every seasoned observer has known about the mechanics of modern populism: it is never about ideology, but about systemic crisis.
By Tom Beckwith ·
The Brazilian election cycle has devolved into a predictable spectacle of grievance and historical nostalgia.
By Klaus Berger ·
Control over proprietary black boxes is becoming the most valuable asset in modern digital infrastructure.
By Bram de Vries ·