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Man meets moment
Why I liked Biden's speech, how Prince made Kiss, and a story that will blow your mind.
Ian Leslie
Jan 23
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So wtf was that about?
Thoughts on the Capitol riot, ideas for improving diversity training, and how to make decisions with limited information.
Ian Leslie
Jan 9
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The problem with experts
What we've learned about expertise, the dangers of too much agreement, and why politicians are bad at politics.
Ian Leslie
Jan 2
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Why is Bob Dylan's art worth less than Damien Hirst's?
In which we look at which kinds of artists make the most money, what kind of drug Tik-Tok is, and where to start with Beatles books.
Ian Leslie
Dec 19, 2020
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64 Reasons To Celebrate Paul McCartney
After all these years, he's still underrated.
Ian Leslie
Dec 8, 2020
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Who else should we be clapping for?
I'm all for applauding healthcare workers but there are some other deserving recipients of gratitude...
Ian Leslie
Dec 5, 2020
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Introducing my new book, CONFLICTED.
When it's out, what it's about, and how you can help.
Ian Leslie
Nov 28, 2020
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The pandemic breakers
A Covid-19-hope-focused edition of The Ruffian.
Ian Leslie
Nov 21, 2020
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Why did the 'terrible candidate' win?
Joe Biden's unlikely victory and what it tells us about how politics works
Ian Leslie
Nov 17, 2020
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How to think about Tuesday
The Ruffian Special Edition: Notes on the US Election
Ian Leslie
Nov 7, 2020
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I can hear so much in your sighs
This week: the importance of leaving the office, the puzzle of Boris's pessimism, and why Trump didn't start a nuclear war.
Ian Leslie
Oct 24, 2020
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Ten causes of communication breakdown
A Special Edition of The Ruffian
Ian Leslie
Oct 16, 2020
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