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Irrepressible liberalism: the philosophy of Gerald Gaus

Hypertext • 159 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
📖 Philosophy Liberalism Public Reason Political Philosophy
  1. Gerald Gaus emphasized the importance of optimism and confidence in defending liberalism, even in challenging times with populist threats.
  2. Gaus's philosophy focused on bottom-up moral reasoning and the idea that a diverse society can find common ground through emergent order.
  3. He advocated for extensive individual freedom as essential for the survival of an open society, and highlighted the significance of incrementalism and learning-based governance in policymaking.

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Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality • 107 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
💼 Business Economics Economic History Public Reason Neofascism
  1. Elon Musk's actions are generating controversy and dividing opinions. His decisions are affecting his employees and leading to legal battles.
  2. Passive investing creates opportunities for active investors through analyzing fundamental news, noise trading, and security analysis.
  3. Peter Drucker viewed corporations as potential leaders for societal betterment by subordinating markets to social needs and environmental protection.

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Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality • 123 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Economic History Economics Global Warming Moral Philosophy Public Reason
  1. The COVID-19 depression and subsequent reopening have not generated consistent lessons for the future given its unique nature
  2. There are significant macro distortions in the current economy, including massive consumer spending shifts, supply chain disruptions, and job market imbalances
  3. Global warming continues to progress, as evidenced by alarming images and reports
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Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality • 76 implied HN points • 25 Feb 24
💼 Business Economics Public Reason History
  1. Branko Milanovic discusses visions of inequality, highlighting the importance of technological and business-model research and development in market economies.
  2. Shifting expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts reflect a debate about the impact of maniacal bubbles and policy near-neutrality in a balanced economy.
  3. The need for individuals to stay focused on reality outside media perceptions and the impact of lags in economic understanding discussed by Jeffrey Frankel supporting the idea that perceptions lag behind reality.