In Search of the “Reasonable Man” 432 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24 🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Freedom of Speech Content Moderation Online Platforms Social media The debate about Substack and 'Substack Nazis' raises questions about freedom of speech and tolerance. Moderation on platforms like Substack should aim to keep out trolls and explicit Nazis while allowing for diverse discussions. A 'reasonable man' approach to content moderation could help platforms like Substack navigate difficult decisions.
The Culture War We All Lose 589 implied HN points • 22 Feb 23 🎭️ Culture Academic Freedom Culture war The culture war is revealing itself as a war _against_ culture from both sides. There is a trend towards banning art and erasing knowledge in our society. The destruction of university humanities programs could lead to a loss of historical understanding and academic freedom.
"Natcons" and "Freecons" and Liberals 334 implied HN points • 26 Jul 23 🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism Liberalism Racism Ideology Manifesto Reclaim liberalism instead of conserving the problematic aspects of conservatism Recognize the rise of 'freecons' as an alternative to 'natcons' in the conservative movement The importance of moving beyond outdated ideologies and building on the foundation of liberalism for progress
The Death of Socrates 314 implied HN points • 04 May 23 🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Society Education Law Culture Philosophy Illiberalism includes both government action and a cultural acceptance of shutting down differing opinions. Academia can stifle debate by enforcing conformity and discouraging alternative views. Attempts at policing speech and ideology, whether from the left or right, risk unintended consequences and backlash.
Subversive as All Hell 235 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23 🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Individualism Socialism Progressivism Rose Wilder Lane stood for self-reliance and freedom, resisting government control and embracing individualism. Critiques of progressivism and the New Deal focused on the rejection of individualism and the rise of paternalistic authority. Lane, Paterson, and Rand advocated for individualism in the face of societal conformity, influencing the modern libertarian movement.
Announcing the Symposium Foundation for the Study of Liberalism 137 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23 🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Liberalism Free speech Institutions Partisanship Education The Symposium Foundation for the Study of Liberalism has been created to support intellectual defense of a free society. Current threats to liberalism come from corruption in established institutions on both the left and the right. New explicitly liberal institutions are needed to rebuild the case for a free society and bridge ideological divides.
Symposium: Year Three 137 implied HN points • 17 Apr 23 ⛪ Faith & Spirituality Liberalism Political Movements The purpose of Symposium is to encourage different ways of thinking about liberalism and politics. Symposium aims to break through traditional categories and find common ground among liberals. Changing how people think is crucial for intellectual progress and political change.
A Race to the Top 137 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23 🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology Bipartisanship Liberalism Conservatism Polarization Opposing extremism on both sides is important for preserving liberal values. Political alliances should be based on shared values rather than just labels like 'left' or 'right'. Seeking allies in defense of liberalism requires a collective effort to strive for better ideals.