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Unsubject by Simon

Simon Lee

In an age of noise and propaganda, Unsubject is a map for navigating power, money, and meaning. Host Simon Lee—writer, podcaster, and member of Hong Kong’s global diaspora—dissects economics, policy, and technology with a contrarian edge. Each episode equips you with clarity, context, and survival strategies for a world in flux. unsubject.substack.com

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Two hundred and fifty years is a blink in the span of human civilization. Empires have risen and fallen over centuries; religions have endured for millennia. Yet in that quarter of a millennium, the United States compressed more transformation into i... more

It was 1954. Millions of Americans sat glued to their television sets as Senator Joseph McCarthy, once the most feared man in Washington, was humiliated during the Army–McCarthy hearings. “Have you no sense of decency, sir?” the famous rebuke rang ou... more

Tesla’s second quarter of 2025 was brutal: deliveries fell 13.5% year-on-year, revenue contracted 12%, and operating margins compressed to mid-single digits. Yet, in the middle of this slump, the board is asking shareholders to approve the largest CE... more

What if I told you that Southeast Asia — one of the fastest-growing regions in the world — rests on fragile arches without keystones?

Indonesia, the demographic engine. Thailand, the geographic pivot. Two nations that hold up ASEAN. But here’s the p... more

There are concepts that, while seemingly abstract, possess a profound and often insidious power to shape our lives, our societies, and the very future of human liberty: Totalitarianism, Authoritarianism, and Extremism. These are not mere political la... more

It has been some time since the last update.

The seismic shifts following the events of early 2020 have left many feeling adrift. Subsequently, the trade war destabilized markets. The push for deglobalization is a worrying retreat from the principle... more

As a free marketeer, I typically do not publicly support candidates for political office.

The following interview with the leader of the People's Party of Canada, Maxime Bernier, was recorded in March. I also want to be transparent and disclose tha... more

A few days ago, I attended an event where someone asked, "Why doesn’t the CCP just ‘take care’ of Jimmy Lai? Wouldn't that be the simplest solution?"

It was the launch of Mark Clifford’s new book, The Troublemaker. I was there as an audience to show... more

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