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The Japanese media sensation has inspired generations of researchers in fields as diverse as evolution, biodiversity and research integrity.

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The big question is whether, in the pursuit of equality, governments are raising taxes on the rich so high that they are becoming counterproductive.

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Team Mirai, a political party founded by software engineers, won 11 seats in Japan’s legislature by promising chatbots, self-driving buses and high-tech jobs.