Daily Archives: March 21, 2025

The Human Need For Narratives

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Luke Ford

We love emotionally satisfying stories, but many, if not most emotionally satisfying stories about public issues are distorting our understanding of reality. Is this true? What are some examples? Grok says: Yes, it’s likely true that emotionally satisfying stories about … Continue reading →

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Steve Bannon and Donald Trump may get the facts wrong, but they get the feelings right of tens of millions of Americans who feel unserved by our major institutions.

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Luke Ford

Grok says: Steve Bannon and Donald Trump might mangle details—dates, numbers, specifics—but they’ve tapped into a vein of emotion that runs deep and wide across America. Tens of millions feel it: a simmering frustration, a sense of being ignored, dismissed, … Continue reading →

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WSJ: Morgan Stanley Went Big on DEI, and No One Is Happy About It

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Luke Ford

Grok says: Here’s an analysis of the Wall Street Journal article titled “Morgan Stanley Went Big on DEI, and No One Is Happy About It” (published March 17, 2025), focusing on its key themes, arguments, evidence, tone, and implications. I’ll … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump vs America’s Elite

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Luke Ford

Grok says: Here’s an analysis of the Financial Times article titled “Donald Trump takes on America’s elite” (published March 20, 2025), focusing on its key points, arguments, tone, and implications. I’ll break it down systematically while keeping my perspective grounded … Continue reading →

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Trump vs the Institutions

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Luke Ford

What changes is Trump causing in America’s elite institutions that were previously controlled by liberals and the left such as Big Law, Big Business, Big Media, Big Universities? Grok says: As of March 21, 2025, Donald Trump’s second presidency has … Continue reading →

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