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    PIG IRON 1: How Money Works

    PIG IRON 1: How Money Works

    Essays in Dignity and Political Economy. Part 1: In which we attempt to explain what money is.

    April 21, 2026
  • Alienation Anxiety Authority Capitalism Economics Finance Government Ideology Information Justice Philosophy Political Economy Politics Technology
    PIG IRON 0: What This Is

    PIG IRON 0: What This Is

    Essays in Dignity and Political Economy. Part 0: In which we explain what this is for.

    April 21, 2026
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    The Stuff of Dreams and Exploitation: From Lapis Lazuli to Louis Vuitton

    The Stuff of Dreams and Exploitation: From Lapis Lazuli to Louis Vuitton

    In which we trace the history of luxury.

    April 21, 2026
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    Cymbeline: Shakespeare and the Search for National Identity

    Cymbeline: Shakespeare and the Search for National Identity

    A diversion in which we examine Shakespeare’s Cymbeline and its commentary on the conception of British nationhood.

    April 21, 2026
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    The Norman Paradox, Continued: Sicily and the Problem of Italian Nationhood

    The Norman Paradox, Continued: Sicily and the Problem of Italian Nationhood

    A short diversion into the (non)-impact of Norman Sicily on Italian nationhood.

    April 20, 2026
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    On How This Works

    On How This Works

    A note on methodology aka a shout out to Claude.

    April 20, 2026
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    A History of British Architecture: Norman Britain: 1066 to 1150 AD

    A History of British Architecture: Norman Britain: 1066 to 1150 AD

    A meander through the history of British Architecture by era. Part 4 The Normans.

    April 20, 2026
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    A History of British Architecture: Anglo-Saxon and Early Christian Britain c. 410 to 1066 AD

    A History of British Architecture: Anglo-Saxon and Early Christian Britain c. 410 to 1066 AD

    A meander through the history of British Architecture by era. Part 3 The “No So” Dark Ages.

    April 20, 2026
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    The Stuff of Dreams and Exploitation: Walter Benjamin at the Border

    The Stuff of Dreams and Exploitation: Walter Benjamin at the Border

    In which we set out a potted portrait of Walter Benjamin and his ideas.

    April 19, 2026
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    The Atmosphere Keeps Score

    The Atmosphere Keeps Score

    Do you get wound up by those who would reject the imperative for us to transition to a clean energy world? Who see the short term costs and sacrifices as more damaging than the long term catastrophic impacts? Here’s some arguments to help.

    April 19, 2026
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