Tim Harford@timharford.ft.comIs the modern economy a bit... samey? timharford.com/2026/10/is-t...8/10/26, 7:49 pm·7 reposts·22 likes
Valerie France@vfrance.bsky.social2wIn what world is serving a hot drink in a mug without a handle considered to be a step forward?
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