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We Think This Dystopia Is Normal Like People In Abusive Relationships Think It's Normal

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 2100 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Society Freedom Manipulation Conformity Propaganda
  1. Westerners may not fully grasp how dysfunctional western society truly is, similar to someone in an abusive relationship not recognizing the problem.
  2. Despite perceptions of freedom, western civilization is heavily influenced by mass-scale psychological manipulation through media and culture.
  3. There is a need for collective awareness to break free from the societal norms that perpetuate a dystopian reality.

Somin on Conformism: A Reply

Bet On It • 85 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
📖 Philosophy Conformity Tradition Experts Intellectuals
  1. Conforming to majority intellectual trends on certain issues may be a strategic choice to avoid unnecessary conflicts.
  2. While adhering to certain traditions may hold valuable wisdom, being open to questioning and evolving traditions is important.
  3. Balancing deference to experts with critical thinking is crucial, especially in situations where expert views are likely to be reliable.
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Masters and Slaves in a Postmodern World

Based Meditations • 39 implied HN points • 03 Dec 23
📖 Philosophy Power Dynamics Morality Conformity
  1. Slavery still exists in various forms globally, despite the perception of modern advancement and democracy.
  2. Strong willpower and autonomy are essential for true freedom and independence, rather than relying on external systems or powers.
  3. Power dynamics, such as master-slave relationships, exist not just in human systems but also in nature and the cosmos, shaping our societal structures and interactions.