Fake Noûs

Fake Noûs is a Substack platform that dives into a wide range of critical discussions encompassing philosophy, politics, arts, and ethics, while also scrutinizing social phenomena, political ideologies, and cultural trends. It employs both analysis and critique to address contemporary issues, theoretical frameworks, and public figures with the aim of fostering reasoned discourse.

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Is America Failing or Kicking Ass?

300 implied HN points • 13 May 23

Fears of decline are common but America is doing extremely well in most respects
America excels in economy, military, culture, intellectual work, sports, and well-being
The United States is highly successful historically and people should appreciate and preserve its system

Who Is the Next President?

271 implied HN points • 27 May 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Candidates Debate Campaign

The Republican nomination for the next president is likely to go to Trump due to strong support and lack of serious challengers.
The Democratic nominee for the next president is expected to be Biden, with little competition, despite concerns about health and moderate views.
In a potential rematch between Trump and Biden, factors like inflation, Biden's policies, and health may heavily influence the outcome.

Education: How Can It Cost So Much?

294 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23

🚌 Education Cost Research

College education has become extremely costly over the last 50 years, with average tuition soaring to high levels.
A significant portion of the high cost of college goes to faculty salaries, research, administrative work, and not necessarily to benefit students directly.
Academia's administrative procedures can be overly redundant, biased, and counterproductive, leading to high costs without much added value.

Inferential Appearances

82 implied HN points • 16 Mar 24

📖 Philosophy Epistemology Inference

The post discusses how inferential justification is obtained through appearances.
Explicitly inferring a belief from a premise is highlighted as a method of gaining this justification.
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