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Do We Need Sports Betting to Get to Mars? Maybe

Richard Hanania's Newsletter • 2340 implied HN points • 22 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Debate Government Regulation Personal freedom Economic Impact Cultural values
  1. Sports betting is a hot topic right now, with some saying it harms society. But people should have the freedom to spend their money how they want, as long as they understand the risks.
  2. Banning things just because they might be bad can lead to more restrictions on our freedoms. If we start with sports betting, what's next? Watching sports?
  3. Allowing sports betting could actually help us learn more about other areas, like political betting. It's important to protect individual choices even if some people make poor decisions.

On The Public/Private Polarity

Castalia • 119 implied HN points • 11 Mar 23
📖 Philosophy Political theory Public Discourse Personal freedom Civil Society Ethics
  1. Kant's idea flips the normal understanding of public and private. He suggests that people in roles with obligations act 'private,' while those writing freely are 'public.'
  2. Today, many feel trapped by their jobs and use social media to express themselves more freely. This creates a divide between those who feel constrained and those who can speak openly.
  3. Power can actually limit freedom, not expand it. Many chase power thinking it will bring them freedom, but it often just adds layers of constraint.

The Real Reason for Vaccine Passports

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 39 implied HN points • 19 Feb 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Digital control Personal freedom Surveillance
  1. Tracking vaccine status could lead to monitoring everything you do, say, and believe for control purposes, affecting access to various things, even money.
  2. Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) may play a significant role in this type of monitoring and control.
  3. Examples of consequences include losing positions due to social media activity and the potential impact on financial systems.

The right to do nothing

Theory Matters • 7 implied HN points • 02 Mar 24
📖 Philosophy Rights Personal freedom Political participation
  1. It can be valuable to recognize and respect the right to do nothing, even in a world that often glorifies constant activity and productivity.
  2. In the realm of politics, the choice to not participate should be acknowledged and accepted, as not everyone feels compelled or interested in engaging in political processes.
  3. Deciding how we spend our time is a personal choice, and it's important to appreciate that the right not to act is as significant as the right to act in various aspects of life.
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