James Kelly

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Why Does A.I. Write Like … That?

“If we’re going to turn over essentially all communication to the Omniwriter, it matters what kind of a writer it is.” www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/m...

In mere months we went from real enthusiasm to relitigating Soviet economics, which by the way is exactly the terrain the British media feels most comfortable confronting the left on.

The 'nationalize the economy' discourse doesn't feel like it's leading us any closer a socialist political platform with mass appeal. We need to meet people where they're at (👋 Mamdani) - these are important debates but should they form the foundation of a new party?

Talking conspiracies at this stage is a gift to the state. Don’t take the bait.

The left can’t be afraid of mass participation. We need working-class leadership. Not just in aesthetic, but in structure. That means bottom-up organizing, not just slick media and star voices (we need that too! but more of the former).

Paranoia thrives in closed rooms. The only real antidote is transparency, shared decision-making, and a culture that values collective intelligence over factionalism.

A lot of the "spook" talk around the new left party feels like misplaced anxiety - about the failures of Corbynism 1.0, and the lack of class aned regional diversity among its loudest voices.

The answer isn't to indulge in conspiracy. It's creating a radically democratic party structure.

Thanks for this thoughtful review Eilidh!

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