Author Archives: Luke Ford

About Luke Ford

I've written five books (see Amazon.com). My work has been covered in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and on 60 Minutes. I teach Alexander Technique in Beverly Hills (Alexander90210.com).

Why did author Evan Wright commit suicide?

What was going on with him in his final years? Grok says: Evan Wright, the acclaimed journalist and author of Generation Kill, took his own life on July 12, 2024, at age 59, via a gunshot wound to the head, … Continue reading

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‘The Democrats and their allied institutions— Hollywood, labor, the media, universities, woke corporate CEOs — are all very weak right now’

“The Democrats and their allied institutions— Hollywood, labor, the media, universities, woke corporate CEOs — are all very weak right now, and they're kind of discombobulated,” says @MarkHalperin. “The Trump operation … is extremely good at undermining the opposition and … Continue reading

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Why did Charles Murray sink into depression after The Bell Curve came out?

How did he emerge from depression? I thought he was stronger than this. Grok says: Charles Murray’s experience following the 1994 release of The Bell Curve, co-authored with Richard Herrnstein, offers a window into the personal toll of public controversy, … Continue reading

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How Do You Explain Ron Unz?

Grok says: Ron Unz is a complex figure—a former software entrepreneur turned political activist and publisher who’s carved out a niche as a provocateur. He’s got a sharp mind, no question: Harvard physics degree, a knack for spotting gaps in … Continue reading

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‘The Long Con: Mail-Order Conservatism’

I asked Grok about this November 2012 Rick Pearlstein essay and how well it holds up today: Rick Perlstein’s essay “The Long Con,” published in The Baffler in November 2012, dives into the world of conservative direct-mail campaigns, multilevel marketing … Continue reading

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