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The new academy: modern intellectuals are writing their best ideas on Substack

read • 19320 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23

🎭️ Culture Academia Intellectuals Education Writing

Substack provides a platform for academics to share their ideas more freely and immediately with a wider audience than traditional academic journals.
Substack allows scholars to earn revenue from their publications and engage with readers in a more personal and direct manner.
It offers a space for academics to innovate, challenge traditional academic norms, and explore intellectual contributions outside the constraints of conventional academia.

The Decline of the Black Liberal Public Intellectual

Glenn Loury • 1572 implied HN points • 04 Jan 24

🎭️ Culture Identity Politics Intellectuals

The post discusses the decline of Black liberal public intellectuals.
The author praises Cornel West's intellectual curiosity and openness to dialogue with different perspectives.
The newer generation of left-liberal Black public intellectuals are compared to earlier figures like Ta-Nehisi Coates.

The King and the Jester

kamilkazani • 432 implied HN points • 05 Jan 24

🌍 World Politics Intellectuals Journalists

The King doesn't need a philosopher, he needs a jester.
Western intellectuals project their fears and dreams onto figures like Dugin.
Modern jesters in royal courts are often journalists.

How to Be an Intellectual

Richard Hanania's Newsletter • 3438 implied HN points • 05 Apr 23

🎭️ Culture Writing Public Discourse Intellectuals Personal narratives Art

Write about controversial topics with strong opinions to build an audience.
Embrace your quirks and be unashamedly yourself to stand out as a writer.
Take risks in your writing and don't be afraid to challenge your audience to make an impact.

Links to Consider

In My Tribe • 364 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism Higher education Intellectuals Predictions

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Consider the difference between dominance and prestige hierarchies in society
Maintain high standards and integrity to uphold the prestige of academic institutions

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Somin on Conformism: A Reply

Bet On It • 85 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24

📖 Philosophy Conformity Tradition Experts Intellectuals

Conforming to majority intellectual trends on certain issues may be a strategic choice to avoid unnecessary conflicts.
While adhering to certain traditions may hold valuable wisdom, being open to questioning and evolving traditions is important.
Balancing deference to experts with critical thinking is crucial, especially in situations where expert views are likely to be reliable.

Celebrating the great life

System Change • 393 implied HN points • 27 Apr 23

🎭️ Culture Economics Academia Legacy Intellectuals

Professor Victoria Chick was a leading economist who fought against mainstream economic orthodoxy.
She emphasized the importance of Keynes's monetary theory and policies in her academic work.
Her legacy continues to inspire and inform future generations in the field of economics.

Optimism of Will

Black Lodges • 39 implied HN points • 11 Sep 23

📖 Philosophy Marxism Optimism Hegemony Intellectuals

Life continues despite weariness and struggles.
Antonio Gramsci's concept of 'optimism of the will' advocates for resilience and belief in change.
Cultural and ideological struggle, collective action, and intellectual engagement are key for societal transformation.

Everything was Rational and Nothing Vibed

Never Met a Science • 83 implied HN points • 24 Feb 23

🎭️ Culture Community Philosophy Intellectuals

Effective Altruism movement faced criticism and self-reckoning at a conference.
EA principles focused on growing the movement and maximizing money for humanity's benefit.
The conference highlighted a clash between the rational, rule-based EA approach and the vibey, aesthetic-focused crowd.

Why Are All the Public Intellectuals Men?

Working Theorys • 19 implied HN points • 08 Nov 23

🎭️ Culture Intellectuals Gender Media Public Discourse

Public intellectuals are often men who comment on current affairs and have a big impact on public discourse.
Modern day public intellectuals are not necessarily traditional scholars, but individuals who study the world and share their observations.
The most identifiable public intellectuals are men, especially those who use new media platforms to reach a wide audience.

Philosophy of Praxis

Black Lodges • 0 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24

📖 Philosophy Ideology Hegemony Intellectuals

The post discusses Gramsci's concepts of Ideology, Hegemony, and Organic Intellectuals.
Gramsci's work is considered foundational for understanding power and challenging existing power structures.
The content emphasizes the practical application of intellectual theories to create change.