Britain

How UK Biobank Was Built

Founding an institution that won't pay off for decades

Jun 19, 2025 • Santi Ruiz

48:44

What Can the Brits Teach Us About State Capacity?

More than you might think.

Dec 20, 2024 • Santi Ruiz, Jennifer Pahlka, and Andrew Greenway

50:36

How to Make a World Cup Bid

“It’s hard to be convincing with just a couple aircraft carriers”

Sep 26, 2024 • Santi Ruiz

56:28

How to Build the British ARPA

"There’s an undeveloped country that speaks English, and it's called England"

Sep 5, 2024 • Santi Ruiz and James W. Phillips

55:55

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