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Democratic Hubris

19 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Democracy Legitimacy Populism
  1. Democracy is often defended through the doctrine of popular sovereignty, but it can lead to hubris among Western peoples and leaders.
  2. Successful institutions balance competing interests and have effective mechanisms for realignment and stability.
  3. The shift towards unadulterated popular sovereignty in modern democracies can undermine the necessary undemocratic checks and balances that help maintain stability and prevent short-termism and populism.

Can Every Person Be Made Reasonable? 

19 implied HN points • 03 Aug 21
  1. Democratic principles assume all people can be made reasonable through education.
  2. Historical thinkers misunderstood human nature by thinking people are naturally reasonable.
  3. In a democratic society, public opinion becomes the ultimate authority, impacting reasonableness.

"Are Universities Still Worth it?": a response

0 implied HN points • 09 Jun 21
  1. Traditional university degrees are still valuable and important in today's society.
  2. Specialized knowledge from universities is necessary to remain competitive in the job market.
  3. Despite online courses, universities offer a unique environment for learning and collaboration that cannot be easily replicated.

Political commentary, Philosophical Ramblings

0 implied HN points • 09 Jun 21
  1. The author provides political commentary and philosophical reflections.
  2. The writings focus on socio-political topics.
  3. The author encourages sharing and subscribing to not miss out.