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Is this the future of America?

The VergeWednesday, September 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Is this the future of America?
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In 2007, the US was on the cusp of an economic recession, and Buddy Rizer was tasked with finding Loudoun County, Virginia, a new way to make money.

RedScroll Signal

Impact
High
Category
Technology
Market relevance
Moderate
Why it matters
Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow. In 2007, the US was on the cusp of an economic recession, and Buddy Rizer was tasked with finding Loudoun County, Virginia, a new way to make money. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to America and Technology.
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What happened

In 2007, the US was on the cusp of an economic recession, and Buddy Rizer was tasked with finding Loudoun County, Virginia, a new way to make money.

Why it matters

Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow.

Background

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Timeline

  1. The Verge published: Is this the future of America?

  2. Story is in today’s RedScroll edition. Follow the original source for updates.

Economic impact

Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to America and Technology.

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