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The radicalisation spiral

Comment is Freed • 131 implied HN points • 02 Aug 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology
  1. Radicalisation can happen to anyone and is not just linked to intelligence or mental illness. Smart and well-educated people can become radicalised too.
  2. Social media plays a big role in radicalisation by connecting like-minded individuals and spreading extreme ideas quickly. This affects discussions in society and politics.
  3. There's a common trend of people shifting from liberal to right-wing views, but radicalisation can happen in any direction. Understanding the patterns of this process can help in preventing it.

New Vindication for the Regnerus Same-Sex Parenting Study

Unsafe Science • 103 implied HN points • 20 Aug 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology
  1. The Regnerus study looked at the outcomes of children raised by same-sex parents compared to those with biological parents. It found that children with biological parents generally fared better across many areas.
  2. Recent analyses have confirmed the original findings of the Regnerus study, even under various scrutiny and different analytical methods. This suggests that the study's conclusions about family structures are more robust than previously thought.
  3. Critiques of the Regnerus study focused on its classifications and methodology, arguing they might have overstated the differences. However, newer analyses argue that both family transitions and the involvement of same-sex parents have measurable impacts on child outcomes.

Zuck orchestrates hiring blitz to take Meta back from the woke mob

The Dossier • 346 implied HN points • 06 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology
  1. Mark Zuckerberg is making changes at Meta to distance the company from political censorship and bring in people with different views. He recently hired individuals who support free speech.
  2. Zuckerberg seems determined to regain control of Meta, much like Elon Musk did with Twitter. He wants to ensure he doesn't lose influence over his own company.
  3. Despite facing strong opposition from within and outside Meta, Zuckerberg's strategy signals a shift towards more open discussions and less censorship on the platform.
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Democrats Want to Tax Unrealized Gains, Badly

Points And Figures • 799 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology
  1. Democrats are pushing to tax unrealized capital gains, which has sparked debate and concern about overreach in government interference in private business.
  2. There is dissatisfaction with both Republican and Democratic parties for their roles in supporting legislation that may infringe on individual business privacy and rights.
  3. The issue of government overreach and control extends beyond tax policies, as political motivations and power dynamics play a significant role in the push for increased transparency in private ownership.

The Berlin Wall has fallen, but Germany remains divided

Back To Sifar • 59 implied HN points • 14 Apr 24
🌍 World Politics Ideology
  1. Western and Eastern Germany remain vastly different today due to historical events like the Cold War and post-World War 2 division.
  2. Significant disparities exist between Western and Eastern Germany in areas like religion, GDP per capita, and political tendencies, reflecting the lasting impact of past economic and political decisions.
  3. Investments in developing the Eastern part of Germany are ongoing, aiming to bridge the gap and achieve true unity in the country.

Dissecting Discontent

Sam’s Newsletter • 196 implied HN points • 04 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Ideology
  1. Some political ideologies have hidden motives like jealousy and entitlement.
  2. Incel ideology mirrors socialist thought in terms of entitlement and jealousy towards certain groups.
  3. The idea of jealousy and entitlement in incel ideology is similar to the sentiment of inequality in socialism towards the rich.

A Short Note About A Mistake

The Abbey of Misrule • 707 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Ideology
  1. Be cautious of how your words can be hijacked by others for their own agendas.
  2. Make sure to research and clarify the background and intentions of any publication or platform that approaches you for content.
  3. Stand firm in your values and beliefs, and don't allow your writing to be used to support ideologies that you oppose.

For the Love of War and the Fear of Death

Humanities in Revolt • 219 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology
  1. The American public's support for the Iraq War was influenced by fear, false beliefs, and failures in critical thinking.
  2. Journalists in the mainstream media played a role in amplifying unsubstantiated claims about the war and failed to question authority.
  3. Fear-based appeals and manipulative tactics, like circular reasoning, were used to justify the Iraq War.

Jordan Peterson, Revisited: Is Peterson the Most Interesting Thinker of Our Time?

Mind & Mythos • 259 implied HN points • 30 May 23
📖 Philosophy Ideology
  1. Jordan Peterson's ideas have resonated with many young men during a time when traditional masculinity was criticized. His practical advice encourages personal growth in a relatable way.
  2. Peterson emphasizes the importance of understanding the world through both scientific facts and the stories we tell. These narratives can help us navigate life by showing us how to act and what is significant.
  3. He suggests that traditional beliefs and rituals have value because they offer guidance that empirical reasoning alone can't provide. Many past ideologies, despite their flaws, aimed to create a better society but often resulted in disaster.

The Antidote

Points And Figures • 746 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology
  1. The speech emphasizes the importance of free market principles for policy success and individual liberty.
  2. Entrepreneurship programs are being influenced by social justice ideals, imposing artificial limits on innovation.
  3. Successful companies focus on fulfilling customer needs to drive growth and prosperity.

He'd Rather be a Killer than a Girl: What Halloween Costumes Can Teach Us About the Patriarchal Thinking Within Us All

Humanities in Revolt • 159 implied HN points • 28 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Ideology
  1. Halloween costumes play a significant role in reinforcing or combating stereotypes about gender roles and expectations.
  2. There is a sexist double standard present in Halloween costuming where it's more acceptable for girls and women to identify with male characters than for boys and men to identify with female characters.
  3. Patriarchal ideology influences costume options available for men and women, perpetuating narrow conceptions of femininity and masculinity. This limitation can lead to the internalization of gender stereotypes and unequal valuing of qualities associated with each gender.

joy will be mandatory

bad cattitude • 284 implied HN points • 24 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology
  1. People are increasingly divided, creating separate realities that don’t share common facts or agreements. This lack of mutual understanding makes it hard for society to come together.
  2. There seems to be a strong trend of intolerance among those who claim to be progressive. They often reject differing opinions and quickly excommunicate those who think differently.
  3. A big issue is the isolation and echo chambers people find themselves in. It's important for individuals to engage with diverse perspectives to avoid losing touch with reality.

Fear and self-loathing

WORLD GONE WRONG • 157 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Ideology
  1. Extremist ideologies exploit psychological dynamics to provoke emotional responses.
  2. Self-discrepancy theory examines the gaps between actual, ideal, and 'ought' selves.
  3. Fringe extremist movements manipulate self-discrepancy by stacking cognitive constructs to influence behavior.

What is Labor's ideology?

Wheel’s Substack • 157 implied HN points • 02 May 23
🌍 World Politics Ideology
  1. Political parties choose actions based on electoral impact, ideology, or belief in outcomes.
  2. Labor's ideology can be categorized as labor-inclusive capitalism.
  3. Labor aims to balance welfare policies to maintain stability in labor-inclusive capitalism.

HOISTED FROM THE ARCHIVES: Why There Are No Enduring Relevant Attractive Conservatives

Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality • 15 implied HN points • 08 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology
  1. Conservative ideas often fail to remain broadly attractive and relevant over time.
  2. Socially conservative writers who take anti-LGBTQ positions struggle to get younger people to listen, which weakens their influence.
  3. Predictions that such conservative thinkers would lose traction have been borne out as audience attitudes changed.

The Collapse of Conservatism

Theory Matters • 5 implied HN points • 30 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology
  1. Conservatism is a real intellectual tradition but it is fracturing as many conservative forces drift toward a New Right and personalist, authoritarian politics that threaten the movement's principles. This turn risks repeating historical mistakes where elites ally with dangerous forces and then get consumed.
  2. Language and institutions are being weaponised—terms like “lawfare,” attacks on the press, and social-media aesthetics are used to obfuscate truth and concentrate power, eroding democratic norms. This degradation makes resistance harder and helps authoritarian styles gain ground.
  3. Higher education today functions largely as a commercial, private good, so blanket free tuition is both unrealistic and likely to reduce provision; instead, universities should be reimagined as genuine public cultural institutions offering town halls, public courses, and wider access while retaining realistic funding mechanisms like loans or a graduate tax.

James Burnham’s managerialism eighty years later

Global Inequality and More 3.0 • 558 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🚌 Education Ideology
  1. James Burnham proposed the concept of 'managerialism' as a replacement for capitalism, where managers rule while capitalists take a passive role.
  2. Burnham's predictions were proven wrong, but his analysis of the shift towards managerialism and the role of state in the economy remains relevant for reflection.
  3. Despite Burnham's inaccuracies, his ideas on managerial revolution and the potential for alternative economic systems in the future can still offer valuable insights.

The Matrix as symptom

The Leftovers • 199 implied HN points • 04 Jan 23
🎭️ Culture Ideology
  1. Fools convinced of a supposed revelation can be dangerous, leading to calamity if they believe they see hidden truths others can't.
  2. Conspiracy theories often oversimplify and focus on baroque explanations for obvious phenomena, when the real issues are visible to everyone.
  3. The Matrix, a movie from the '90s, is relevant even today as it symbolizes a collective alienation that still exists, highlighting society's struggles for credible answers.

“Merit-Based Science Is Effective and Fair”: How Such a Banal Idea Has Become Controversial

Heterodox STEM • 213 implied HN points • 15 Dec 24
🔬 Science Ideology
  1. Merit-based science has significantly improved our lives by leading to important inventions and medical advancements. It relies on rewarding talent and hard work, enabling people from various backgrounds to succeed.
  2. There is a growing concern about the influence of ideology on science, especially with movements pushing for diversity and equity. Some believe these changes hinder the scientific process and meritocracy.
  3. Despite claims of bias in science, studies suggest that many of these allegations lack strong evidence. Some researchers argue that society has made progress in creating equal opportunities in STEM fields.

Links and some thoughts about early critics

The Permanent Problem • 4 implied HN points • 05 Feb 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology
  1. Some reviewers misread the critique as a wholesale rejection of liberal modernity, but the argument actually defends capitalism and modern progress while pointing out current dysfunctions.
  2. The book treats today’s problems as unintended consequences of mass abundance, not proof that liberal modernity was a mistake, and argues we still need economic growth and innovation to achieve widespread flourishing.
  3. There’s a growing split among centrist liberals between “brokenists,” who see serious structural problems that fuel extremism, and “anti-brokenists,” who minimize those problems, and that divide helps explain sharp disagreements among otherwise similar writers.

A Race to the Top

Symposium • 137 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology
  1. Opposing extremism on both sides is important for preserving liberal values.
  2. Political alliances should be based on shared values rather than just labels like 'left' or 'right'.
  3. Seeking allies in defense of liberalism requires a collective effort to strive for better ideals.

the cult of the echos

bad cattitude • 220 implied HN points • 19 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology
  1. People can mistake harmful groups for support, thinking they are safe when they are actually being isolated and manipulated.
  2. When a group only allows one opinion, it creates an echo chamber that cuts out other viewpoints, which is unhealthy.
  3. Those who tightly hold on to their beliefs may become more extreme and disconnected from reality, making it hard to communicate with those outside their group.

Defining Leftism

Contemplations on the Tree of Woe • 678 implied HN points • 30 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology
  1. The terms 'Left-wing' and 'Right-wing' originated from the French Revolution seating arrangements, with the radical sitting on the left and the conservative on the right.
  2. Over time, 'Left' became associated with progressive, socialist, and revolutionary ideas advocating for change and equality, while 'Right' with conservatism and tradition.
  3. Leftism encompasses political ideologies focusing on social equality, aiming to reduce social hierarchies based on race, class, gender, and other factors.

DEI Blitz Reaches Buckeye Nation

OpenTheBooks Substack • 177 implied HN points • 30 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology
  1. Ohio State University is investing a lot of money into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, spending over $13 million on DEI staff last year. This raises questions about the role of DEI in education and its impact on students.
  2. A significant amount of funding for universities comes from foreign sources, with Ohio State reporting millions from countries like China and Saudi Arabia. This highlights concerns about foreign influence on American education.
  3. Despite receiving billions in federal funding, Ohio State still accepted COVID-related financial help, even as other wealthy universities declined such funds. This reflects broader issues regarding financial management in higher education.

WELCOME!

Silicon Reckoner • 117 implied HN points • 03 Jul 23
🔬 Science Ideology
  1. There has been a surge in newsletter subscriptions after being mentioned in a New York Times article.
  2. There are concerns about the relationship between AI, mathematics, and industries like tech and defense.
  3. Articles in the newsletter cover topics such as the conflict between mathematics and computing, the goals of mathematics, and AI's impact on mathematical reasoning.

Double-Plus-Ungood: GMU's Orwellian "Just Societies" Mandate

Bet On It • 422 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology
  1. The GMU's 'Just Societies' mandate is viewed as a thinly-veiled woke indoctrination requirement that lacks exploration of different views on justice. It focuses heavily on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles.
  2. The requirement assumes the DEI view of justice is correct, overlooking deep controversies and philosophical debates. Alternative perspectives like color-blind meritocracy are dismissed.
  3. Critics argue that the mandate promotes state-sponsored ideological activism, ignores traditional philosophical debates on justice, and signifies leftist indoctrination within academia.

Dear Sarah Lawrence College

Disaffected Newsletter • 419 implied HN points • 01 Sep 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology
  1. The author feels ashamed of their degree from Sarah Lawrence College, seeing it as linked to negative aspects of modern education. They believe the school promotes a 'woke' ideology that they find problematic.
  2. While they had a good personal experience at the college, they now see the education they received as potentially leading to a closed-minded worldview.
  3. The author emphasizes the importance of questioning authoritarian thinking and being aware of different perspectives outside their college education.