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The Intelligence: The power of positive tinkering

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Mar 19, 2024
Noah Snyder, Tokyo Bureau Chief, discusses the Bank of Japan's shift from negative interest rates and the implications of ending unconventional monetary policies. Robert Guest, Deputy editor at The Economist, shares insights into Florida's political landscape as it moves sharply to the right, dissecting the chaos of suburban dynamics and voter enthusiasm. The conversation also dives into the intriguing relationship between divine authority and human sexuality, contrasting modern and historical views within Christianity.
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INSIGHT

Japan's Monetary Policy Shift

  • Japan's central bank implemented unconventional monetary policies like negative interest rates to combat deflation.
  • These policies, alongside global events, have shifted Japan towards inflation and wage growth.
ANECDOTE

Florida's Shift to the Right

  • Robert Guest visited Moorhaven, Florida, a town that has shifted dramatically towards the Republican party.
  • He interviewed residents, including a Cuban immigrant who supports Trump, to understand the political shift.
INSIGHT

God's Preoccupation with Sex

  • Catherine Nixie explores the historical preoccupation of God with sex in Christianity.
  • She suggests that ancient gods were less concerned with this subject, focusing more on their own desires.
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