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“On one project I was hanging out with Brad Pitt, and Ryan Gosling, and Steve Carrel, and Christian Bale, and trying to explain economics to them for a movie I'm an advisor on.”

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David Plotz is an American journalist born on January 31, 1970. He is known for his work at Slate magazine, where he served as an editor and columnist. Plotz has extensive experience in the news industry, particularly in the areas of technology, culture, and politics. more

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