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The Case Against Neo-Isolationism

The Liberal Patriot • 1002 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Policy National Security Geostrategy Political Debates Bipartisanship

Not doing enough has made the world less safe for U.S. interests and American values.
America's foreign policy issues stem from a deficit of imagination, consensus, and political courage.
The U.S. should avoid extreme isolationism and strategically use its power to ensure global order.

Five Betting Markets for 2024 + London Meetup Monday

ChinaTalk • 756 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24

💼 Business Political Debates

Join the $6,000 essay competition on the future of China.
Bet on the possibility of AI models' weights being hacked.
Consider the likelihood of casualties in confrontations with China's military.

Election Countdown: 300 Days to Go.

Breaking the News • 577 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Legal Proceedings Media Coverage Presidential immunity Political Debates

TV coverage can alter the nature of public proceedings.
Live audio of public events can provide a different perspective than live video.
The importance of presentation in how information from our times is delivered.

Why I Oppose Eugenics

Richard Hanania's Newsletter • 3389 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social Issues Political Debates Reproductive Rights Ethical considerations

Words have connotations and meanings that can change over time.
People often care more about labels and words than the actual ideas being discussed.
Successful political movements use strategic language to push their agendas.

The Problem With Free Speech Arguments

Cosy Moments • 13 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech Political Debates Media influence

Debates about free speech need to evolve beyond slogans and articulate why free speech is important.
John Milton and John Stuart Mill defended free speech, but their beliefs may not align perfectly with the reality of modern public discourse.
The 'marketplace of ideas' concept may not always lead to truth or weed out false ideas given the complexities of human nature and manipulation in public debates.

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