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Sean Illing

Interviews writer

Sean Illing is the Interviews Writer for Vox. Before publishing things on the Internet, he taught politics and philosophy at a university. Before that, he was a paramedic in the United States Air Force.

Most Recent Posts

Why we need to plan for a future without jobs

Andy Stern spent his career organizing workers. Here’s why he thinks work is doomed.

Why the myth of a perfect meritocracy is so pernicious

“Things we're not entitled to claim moral credit for are the driving forces behind success.” —Robert H. Frank

A pastor on why the religious left has a compelling political message

“We're at this unique moment where the narrative of the religious right is subsiding.” —Rev. Amy Butler

It took America 200 years to abolish boredom. Now that looks like a huge mistake.

“You’re always being pulled away, and it’s getting worse every day.” —Tim Wu, author of Attention Merchants

A former Breitbart editor on what Trump's victory means for the alt-right

“They truly believe that multiethnic democracies cannot succeed.” — former Breitbart editor, Ben Shapiro