Literature’s influence on politics

October 16, 2020 by

Llewellyn King discusses the impact of literature on politics and culture with Philip Gould and Timothy Bewes, both Brown University professors of English.

Big Tech Needs to Step Up and Take the Risk on New Nuclear Plants

Llewellyn King

If it gets too hot or too cold for long next year or sometime in the next several years, you may find yourself in the dark, without air conditioning or heat, depending on the nature of the crisis. The electricity system is under stress — more so in some areas than others. The electricity demand is rising […]

Coming Electricity Crisis Will Test Trump and Musk

Llewellyn King

I would like to lay before you two powerful myths that are very present in the United States in this post-election hiatus. The first is that business people, because they have had a record of making money, will be good at running the government. The second is that because one has been a successful inventor, […]

The Buoyancy of Immigrants and Their Success in Science

Llewellyn King

I have been exploring the heights of scientific endeavor in reporting on artificial intelligence, from its use in medical research (especially promising) to its use in utilities and transportation. It is notable that many of the high achievers weren’t born here. They have come here from everywhere, but the number of Asians is notable — […]

The U.S. Is Great Now, Leads Envious World

Llewellyn King

Don’t look if you don’t want to, but America is great now. Right now, this week, this day, this hour, this second. Our economy is the envy of the world. Our mobility, socially and for work, is without equal. Our capacity to foster start-up business is without comparison. Our ability to lure the best talent […]