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Law v. Virtue
This one is for J. Brice Kerr, who not only knew this, but lived it. Law exists to restrain force, not to express virtue. Let’s slow this down and really open it up. 1. Law vs Virtue: A Deliberate Divorce Many political systems assume: The Constitution assumes neither. This is a post-idealistic document. It does…
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Structure of Ideology
Me: So ideology is a viral cope. It’s a safe space that provides a simplified worldview and the only effort you have to do is follow the rules. Normative behavior is rewarded with social acceptance, non-normative with shame and social exile. It’s a consensus that you should align with this model that the group has…
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Random Things To Ponder
The most dangerous thing a man can become is necessary.
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Where we are in various cyclical theories of history
Overview of Cyclical Theories of HistoryCyclical theories of history posit that human societies, economies, and civilizations don’t progress linearly but instead follow repeating patterns of rise, peak, decline, and renewal. These ideas draw from philosophy, economics, sociology, and historiography, often emphasizing factors like demographics, technology, social cohesion, or generational dynamics. Unlike linear views (e.g., endless…
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Thought of the day
Internal states of mind are meant to be a basis for acting in external reality. This is why you should guard against delusion. When your internal model of reality doesn’t match up with external reality, you can’t act effectively, and bad things usually happen. This requires constant maintenance.
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How to make gerrymandering go away
Gerrymandering relies on two-party predictability Map-drawers (often state legislatures controlled by one party) can carve districts based on predictable voting patterns—Dem vs. GOP. This works because in a binary race, even a 51% edge guarantees total control of that seat. But… — Enter a viable third (or fourth) party: Now the math goes chaotic:…
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Absurdity Index
ABSURDITY INDEX (AIx) FRAMEWORK 1. Bureaucratic Absurdity (BA) • Red Tape Complexity: Average number of bureaucratic steps for a simple task (e.g., starting a business, getting a permit). • Contradictory Laws & Policies: Cases where laws contradict each other, making it impossible to comply fully. • Bureaucratic Response Time: How long it takes for official…
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Dual Mode Society
Crafting a society that can function effectively both in times of stability and during potential collapse aligns with historical lessons of resilience and adaptability. Rather than solely focusing on growth and complexity, we could build systems, communities, and ways of living that operate efficiently in times of abundance but also scale down seamlessly in times…
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The Meaning Crisis
Or The Meaning Opportunity. Since the breakdown of broad meaning creating institutions and their worldviews being imposed on us from outside, there is a vacuum of meaning in modern society. This is what Neitzche referred to in his pronouncement “God is dead”. The opportunity comes in with the lack of a imposed mytho-poetic narrative, individuals…
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Humans are hardwired for status hierarchies, but…
The prevalence of rebels against status hierarchies can be attributed to several psychological, social, and cultural factors. While humans may be hardwired for status hierarchies, rebellion against these structures is also a natural and frequent response. This tension between order and resistance has been a consistent theme throughout history. Several key factors account for why…
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