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One Of My Essays In Dutch.

Trying to Understand the World • 0 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Social Issues Political Ideologies Government Democracy Power Dynamics
  1. The origin of the terms 'Left' and 'Right' in politics goes back to the French Revolution, based on the distribution of power and ideologies.
  2. The distinction between Left and Right evolved from political movements to organized political parties over time.
  3. There is a fundamental difference between the values and goals of traditional Leftism and Liberalism, with Liberalism emphasizing individual freedom while Leftism focuses on equality and collective well-being.

Navigating Narratives: A Stoic's Guide to Postmodernism

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
📖 Philosophy Postmodernism Stoicism Narratives Power Dynamics Control
  1. Postmodernism questions the big stories about the world, suggesting they might not be as objective as we think.
  2. Many narratives revolve around power dynamics, often portraying someone as the hero and another as the villain.
  3. Stoicism encourages focusing on what we can control, reflecting on empowering narratives, and seeking diverse stories for personal growth.

The Dystopian Left of 2023

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 11 Oct 23
📚 Literature Dystopian Authoritarianism Power Dynamics
  1. The Party in George Orwell's '1984' uses slogans like 'WAR IS PEACE' to manipulate citizens into believing that violence leads to peace, preying on vulnerability and desperation.
  2. Another slogan, 'FREEDOM IS SLAVERY', is used to convince people that individual liberty results in bondage under the Party's rule, exploiting fears and insecurities to eliminate resistance.
  3. The maxim 'IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH' highlights the Party's suppression of intellectual curiosity, pushing intentional ignorance as a form of power to obscure truth with propaganda.