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Aug 25, 2026 · 7 min read

Warren Spector Retirement Triggers +24200% Signal Surge

Warren Spector went from near-zero baseline attention to 81 distinct signals in a single week — a +24,200% week-over-week velocity that marks one of the sharpes...

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Jul 6, 2026 · 5 min read

Weekly Signals: Nostalgia, Niches, and Defense Spending — Week 28, 2026

Six trends across Week 28 share a common thread: communities forming intense emotional or economic attachment to specific systems — whether...

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