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Created unequal

ideassleepfuriously • 1375 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
📖 Philosophy Equality Morality Political Metaphysical
  1. Human inequality is a reality that cannot be denied - some are faster, smarter, or more talented than others.
  2. There are distinct but related conceptions of equality: empirical, metaphysical, moral, and political equality.
  3. Political equality, where individuals are treated equally under the law, is a pragmatic and fair form of equality to strive for.

Intro to Economic Life 1: Creatures on a Planet

Altered States of Monetary Consciousness • 410 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
🚌 Education Economics Philosophy History Environment Political
  1. The economy is not separate from the planet, but rather a part of it, with everything deriving from the ecological systems of Earth. This interconnectedness should be a foundational element of economic analysis.
  2. Products we see as separate entities are actually collections of human labor and resources from the planet, with objects being made up of multiple acts of labor combined with natural elements like sunlight, air, water, and food.
  3. The illusion of separation in the economy can hide exploitative practices and hinder our ability to make informed decisions, leading to disconnection, confusion, and alienation. Understanding these interconnected processes is crucial to developing a holistic view of the economy.

The Most Nuanced Take You Will Ever Read About Sparta (and North Korea)

Atlas of Wonders and Monsters • 390 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture History Political Reality TV Entertainment Literature
  1. Sparta and North Korea were both reactionary societies that lacked free flow of ideas, causing harm to their people.
  2. Nuanced narratives like _Three_ and _Crash Landing on You_ provide valuable insights into life in closed-off societies like Sparta and North Korea.
  3. Striving for nuance rather than strong opinions is important when discussing societies that are unable to respond, like Sparta or North Korea.
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China report excoriates 'US hegemony', war crimes, CIA coups, 400 foreign interventions

Geopolitical Economy Report • 777 implied HN points • 25 Feb 23
🌍 World Politics Political Military Economic Cultural
  1. The Chinese government criticized US hegemony and its destructive impacts around the world.
  2. China highlighted the US history of violence and expansion through military means, including hundreds of interventions and wars since independence.
  3. The report also addressed the economic, technological, and cultural aspects of US hegemony, pointing out coercive tactics and manipulation in various fields.

Bleeding hearts and bleeding backs: Why we shouldn't be so quick to eliminate beatings from the labour market

Philosophy bear • 55 implied HN points • 24 Jun 23
📖 Philosophy Ethics Political Economics
  1. Employers can legally include beatings in employment contracts, which some argue benefits marginal employees.
  2. Banning workplace beatings may lead to unintended consequences like increased unemployment among vulnerable workers.
  3. Advocates for allowing beatings argue that it is a private transaction and suggest implementing Pigouvian tax if externalities are a concern.