James Crabtree
An occasional private mail for friends and family, which often includes reading recommendations and other things that catch my eye, along with my own writing.
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An exploding head 🤯 moment in California
Greetings from sunny London. I’ve been meaning for weeks to write about my recent trip to California, and in particular a penny drop moment when i finally understood why people are so excited about “agentic” AI.
That and the usual stuff t...
On Iran and Wolf Hall
Greetings from London in the springtime, where I have been mostly been hiding in my book writing cave.
Below are all the usual reading and distractions, along with a few things i’ve been up to, including a new piece in Foreign Affairs, th...
The end of the post-modern world order
Greetings from London, where I just got back from an intense but fun week in smoggy new Delhi. Reflections on all that below, along with the usual things to read.
Hope 2026 started well wherever you are — and enjoy the weekend!
James
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The Porcupine Doctrine
Greetings from London, where I’m so very nearly finished my new book. These things are a little like Xeno’s paradox, in that the line comes infinitely closer, and you never quite get there. Also off to India next week for big India / Europe...
8 good books from 2025
Greetings from the snowy mountains of California. Each year around this time I try to go through books I’ve enjoyed in the last twelve months. That and a few other bits and bobs below.
With best wishes for an excellent 2026.
James
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