The hottest Substack posts of martymac

And their main takeaways

From Rights to Pride to OnlyFans

0 implied HN points • 19 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Sexuality Identity Social Issues Psychology Pornography
  1. Gay rights evolved from legal battles to encompass sexual identity and pride, influencing societal concepts of sexuality.
  2. The concept of 'gay' shifted from behaviors to internal desires, leading to external manifestations through events like Pride but not necessarily involving sexual actions.
  3. The evolution of sexual identity towards a subjective, internal experience has influenced trends like higher porn use and the concept of sexual identity without the physical act of sex.

There is no theme

0 implied HN points • 23 Dec 20
  1. The writer is anonymous and writes about politics from the internet.
  2. There will not be a paid tier for accessing the content.
  3. The content will not follow a specific theme and updates will not be on a schedule.

The options

0 implied HN points • 21 Aug 22
  1. The American global order after World War II resulted in mutually beneficial economic trade and interconnectedness.
  2. Potential shifts in global order could involve countries like Russia or China exerting dominance with extractive imperial systems.
  3. The collapse of global trade networks controlled by the US could lead to economic uncertainty and a reduction in living standards worldwide.

Afghanistan, the hinge of the 21st century

0 implied HN points • 22 Aug 21
  1. The chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan exposed underlying incompetence in US military and leadership.
  2. The fallout from the withdrawal damaged relationships with US allies like the UK and Germany.
  3. The power shift in Afghanistan empowers China and marks the end of American dominance in a multipolar world.
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Machines of infinite growth

0 implied HN points • 06 Jun 21
  1. Marxist critiques of capitalism may not acknowledge the historical presence of similar social and economic dynamics in ancient societies.
  2. Capitalism involves private ownership, labor-generated goods sold for profit, and reinvestment for continued growth, distinguishing it from previous systems.
  3. Financial crises are not unique to capitalism, as historical evidence shows pre-modern societies like Rome also experienced similar economic challenges related to growth and expansion.

The coming crisis of Protestantism

0 implied HN points • 18 Jun 21
  1. Protestantism faces challenges in a world moving towards illiteracy and spectacle-driven communication.
  2. Protestantism relies heavily on literacy, contrasting with Catholicism's historical roots in unstructured, illiterate societies.
  3. The rise of digital media and decreased reading engagement signify an impending shift towards illiteracy, impacting not only Protestantism but also broader aspects of society.