Sharp Text Archives
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Europe’s Final Warning
A closer look at Europe’s compounding China problems, and why a trade war is probably not imminent, but might be inevitable.
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Steph Curry Turns to China
Steph Curry’s move to partner with Chinese shoe brand Li-Ning is smart, lame, and ultimately a refreshing reminder of American strengths.
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How Spencer Pratt Happens
Spencer Pratt’s success in L.A. reflects his own surprising political talent, and an increasingly broken Democratic machine in California and beyond.
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Elon’s OpenAI Lawsuit Is Boring and Insulting, and It’s Already a Success
On the OpenAI trial and Elon Musk telling the world the same few Sam Altman stories that everyone knows and loves.
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The Wolves Are Why We Do This
A salute to the playoff Timberwolves. Plus: Notes on Vogue history, NBA upheaval, and the “geo” in geopolitics.
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Beijing Is Not Playing the Long Game
Every single week, someone in the Western media will tell you that China is playing “the long game.” Don’t believe them.
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Tim Cook Personified Big Tech’s Maturity
For better and worse, Tim Cook’s Apple epitomized an era in which big tech companies grew up, took fewer risks, and took over the world.
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What the NBA Needs Right Now Is Anyone But OKC
After a long and mediocre regular season, the NBA Playoffs bring new hope for the league and fans alike. We just need one team to lose.
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Hormuz, Rushmore and a Sam Altman Story That Missed the Story
On the New Yorker’s profile of Sam Altman, the future in the Middle East, and the restorative powers of E-ZPass history.
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A Snap of Oversteer
Formula 1 began a brand new era with a very bad month. Can the sport get back on track?