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Finding Paige

Bridget’s Newsletter Booked With Bridget • 0 implied HN points • 10 Dec 23
⚔ Fiction Justice
  1. Olivia's determination to uncover the truth about Paige shows love and resilience.
  2. A mysterious stranger provides crucial information that disrupts Olivia's investigation.
  3. Unveiling shocking truths challenges Olivia's perception, blurring lines between victim and perpetrator.

Anchored Virtue: Navigating Life's Storms with Stoic Steadiness

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 14 Oct 23
📖 Philosophy Justice
  1. Stoicism emphasizes four cardinal virtues: wisdom, courage, justice, and self-control, providing practical anchors for navigating life's challenges.
  2. Wisdom in Stoicism involves understanding what is within our control, distinguishing between internal reactions and external events.
  3. Stoic courage goes beyond physical bravery to include moral bravery, standing firm in beliefs and confronting fears with a bold heart.

The Best Revenge Is To Be Unlike Your Enemy

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 29 Dec 22
📖 Philosophy Justice
  1. When faced with adversity, it's more powerful to rise above and become better than seeking revenge.
  2. Standing up for yourself calmly and maturely shows strength and maturity more effectively than seeking physical retribution.
  3. Living life on your own terms is a powerful form of revenge against those who have wronged you.

The Perversion of the Law According to Frédéric Bastiat

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 14 Dec 22
📖 Philosophy Justice
  1. Laws should protect people's rights, not promote injustice or inequality. Bastiat warned against the misuse of laws by those in power.
  2. Today, governments still misuse laws to suppress freedoms, protect corporate interests, and justify corruption. It is essential to be aware of these issues and take action.
  3. To combat the perversion of the law, it is crucial to educate ourselves on our rights, hold leaders accountable, and speak out against injustice. Equality under the law should be a shared goal.
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Frédéric Bastiat on the Perversion of the Law

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 14 Dec 22
📖 Philosophy Justice
  1. Frédéric Bastiat argued that when laws are misused to benefit some at the expense of others, it violates basic human rights and harms society.
  2. He emphasized that laws should solely protect individual rights and freedoms, not be exploited for personal gain or political advantage.
  3. Bastiat's warnings about the perversion of law are still relevant today, cautioning against governments using laws to favor certain groups over others and stressing the importance of upholding justice and liberty for all.

A Closer Look at Frédéric Bastiat’s Concerns About the Perversion of the Law

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 14 Dec 22
📖 Philosophy Justice
  1. Perversion of the Law happens when laws favor a specific group over others, leading to unjust concentrations of power and injustices against those outside the favored class.
  2. When laws are perverted, legislators risk losing authority and legitimacy, leading to economic instability, inefficient resource allocation, and increased social conflict.
  3. Frédéric Bastiat believed the solution to preventing the perversion of law was strict adherence to natural law principles, ensuring equal opportunities for success and preventing favoritism towards any group.

An Introduction to Stoic Justice

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 13 Dec 22
📖 Philosophy Justice
  1. Stoic justice focuses on promoting principles like justice, equity, and fairness to achieve happiness and inner peace.
  2. Stoic justice emphasizes cultivating respect for others, promoting self-control and moderation, fostering humility, and encouraging empathy towards others' struggles and suffering.
  3. By embracing the values of Stoic justice, such as respect, self-control, humility, and empathy, we can work towards creating a more just and equal society where everyone's basic needs are met.

The Wisdom of Stoicism: Understanding the Four Cardinal Virtues

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 10 Dec 22
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Justice
  1. Stoicism emphasizes living with Virtue, courage, and wisdom, which are broken down into four cardinal virtues: wisdom, justice, courage, and self-discipline.
  2. Wisdom helps with decision-making, reduces stress, and improves relationships by understanding oneself and others better.
  3. Justice involves fairness, respect, accountability, empathy, and effective communication in daily interactions, aiding in living a meaningful life.

The precautionary principle

Hypertext • 0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 24
🔬 Science Justice
  1. Policy interventions should focus on 'stabilizers' - social forces that are difficult to change, rather than seeking unclear systemic reforms.
  2. Experiments like RCTs in criminal justice can provide meaningful insights, even if their scope is narrow, and they can be scaled with political will.
  3. Not all policy interventions are suitable for RCTs, but evidence from experiments should be considered as incremental tests for replication and scalability.

Welcome to Oz: A look behind the government curtain

Hypertext • 0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Justice
  1. Policy decisions are often not based on evidence but on preordained ideological inclinations, with research used to justify decisions after the fact.
  2. The concept of 'evidence-based practice' is frequently overused without a solid understanding of which interventions truly qualify, and often used against communities of color.
  3. Efforts to influence policy shouldn't rely solely on research but also involve advocacy, systems change, media, and social forces to create meaningful change.

Luật chơi

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 08 Jul 18
📖 Philosophy Justice
  1. In a competition, even if the rules are unfair, it's important to keep playing until the end.
  2. Professional players must continue to give their best effort, regardless of any biases or unfairness in the game.
  3. Win or lose, the passion and dedication shown during the competition can have a powerful impact on the audience.

Thư ngỏ gửi nhà báo Minh Quang và ban biên tập báo Tuổi Trẻ

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 12 Jun 15
🌍 World Politics Justice
  1. The process of investigation, trial, and imprisonment in our legal system is explained humorously, highlighting the seriousness of each step.
  2. The writer suggests a satirical approach to assigning blame, proposing a shift towards a more efficient method of determining guilt without the need for extensive legal proceedings.
  3. There is a call for the potential restructuring of certain positions within the legal system, with a humorous suggestion of transitioning retired officials to circus roles.

'How the Devil can I answer?': violence at Apothecaries' Hall

The Quack Doctor • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jan 24
💾 History Justice
  1. When taking an exam, it's important to maintain composure and not resort to violence, as it can lead to serious consequences like legal trouble and imprisonment.
  2. Qualifying exams in the 1830s for medical professionals were rigorous, covering subjects like chemistry, materia medica, and botany.
  3. Even with family wealth and additional qualifications, losing one's temper during a crucial moment can have long-lasting effects, including bankruptcy and a tarnished reputation.

No Words, Just Space

The Fairest Writer • 0 implied HN points • 02 Jun 20
🎭️ Culture Justice
  1. Sometimes, it's better to listen than to talk. Creating space for others to share their thoughts can be more valuable than trying to analyze everything.
  2. It's important to acknowledge that we may not fully understand the experiences of others, especially in matters of deep injustice.
  3. Joining together in discussion can help us learn and grow. Talking with others can give us perspective and support during difficult times.