The Economist For those affected by dementia, the pandemic has been especially grim

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August 4th 2020

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For those affected by dementia, the pandemic has been especially grim

But new research offers some faint glimmers of hope

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Around the world, non-proliferation efforts are faltering

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The fear of robots displacing workers has returned

Is it misplaced?

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Fears of a crime wave in America are overblown

There are some important exceptions

Stop carrying flag-carriers

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That will require governments to reduce the power of incumbents

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The queen is dead

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