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The Tyrant Tusk & The Revolt Of The Elites

Daily Dreher • 1218 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24

🌍 World Politics Democracy Elites

The post discusses the Tyrant Tusk & The Revolt of the Elites.
The author mentions an essay on what's happening in Poland that is worth sharing.
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Savages and Succession

The J. Burden Show • 619 implied HN points • 29 Dec 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Violence Politics Elites Surveillance Immigration

Repeated exposure to extreme content on the internet can dull emotional responses.
Knife laws in the UK and societal violence are topics of debate and concern.
The article discusses concerns about imported violence and dissatisfaction with current ruling class responses.

My Pensacola lecture: why the First Amendment matters, and why I fear for its future

Unreported Truths • 35 implied HN points • 02 Mar 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech College Defamation Social media Elites

Many Americans, especially young people on the left, are losing belief in free speech and the First Amendment.
Social media censorship is a crucial issue, with concerns about misinformation and how it is defined.
Elite institutions, journalists, and academics have shown a diminishing appetite for free expression, with Donald Trump's election in 2016 being a significant trigger.

Occupy again (and differently)

Activist Futurism • 179 implied HN points • 24 Mar 23

🌍 World Politics Activism Elites Climate change Imagination

Activism's current theories of change are considered incorrect and need to be reevaluated.
Today's activist culture is perceived as broken, leading to the creation of the online Activist School to address these issues.
Political ideologies are seen as limiting our imagination of what can be achieved, pushing for the importance of thinking beyond traditional boundaries and forming alliances for tackling massive global challenges.

The Culture War Distracts Us

Dilan’s Newsletter • 78 implied HN points • 17 Mar 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Culture Social Issues Economics Policy Elites

Fighting over cultural issues can distract from more critical matters like economic policies and regulations.
Cultural wars are engaging but can divert attention from issues with significant impact, such as labor policies.
Media sensationalism around cultural debates can serve as a distraction while important economic decisions are made by elites.

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