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How Millennials Grew Up and Got Old

Culture Study • 6860 implied HN points • 15 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Generations Identity Society Economics Challenges
  1. Millennials are experiencing a shift in societal focus as they move from being the future to the middle generation.
  2. The pandemic has impacted millennials in various ways, from financial challenges to changing perspectives on owning homes.
  3. Millennials are navigating feelings of age and exhaustion, dealing with societal issues and personal milestones.

Sadiq Khan’s Techno Feudalism

The Free Mind • 1375 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Government Climate Technology Economics Society
  1. Sadiq Khan's plans reflect a clear long-term vision, gradually changing private car ownership and lifestyle expectations.
  2. Cities like London are aiming for radical changes by 2030 to combat global warming, pushing for zero meat, dairy, and limited clothing consumption.
  3. The concept of 'radical incrementalism' involves small changes leading to significant impacts in shifting public behavior, like the introduction of pay-per-mile road charging.

Why the meritocracy is not viewed as a legitimate ruling class

Archedelia • 1631 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
📖 Philosophy Society Culture Morality Ethics History
  1. The nobility in an aristocratic society upholds standards that tie them to the common good, unlike meritocrats.
  2. Meritocrats are individuals who rely on intelligence and hard work for their position, without a sense of duty to sustain culture.
  3. The bourgeoisie, as described by François Furet, is defined by wealth and lacks a specific tradition or place in the community.
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Wealth-Envy Has Become Part Of The Cultural Air We Breathe

Sparks from Culture by David Roberts • 1709 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Wealth Inequality Literature Society
  1. Wealth envy is prevalent in society due to comparisons with the lifestyles of the wealthy.
  2. There is a significant increase in economic inequality, with the top 0.1% of households controlling a large portion of American wealth.
  3. Invidious comparisons of wealth can lead to dissatisfaction and rob us of gratitude for what we have.

The Noble Truth of the Model Minority

Bet On It • 543 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Society Politics History Race Discrimination
  1. The concept of the model minority myth oversimplifies complex issues of race, class, and discrimination, potentially leading to misunderstandings and neglect of obstacles faced by minority groups
  2. The model minority myth can be a divisive tool, used to either maintain white supremacy or challenge it by showcasing counterexamples
  3. Critics argue that the model minority myth, despite being labeled a 'myth', may hold elements of truth as a socially harmful revelation rather than a complete falsehood

Barbie Answers Oppenheimer

Culture Study • 9014 implied HN points • 25 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Film Gender Society Entertainment Art
  1. Oppenheimer is a classic Christopher Nolan film with a focus on the masculine world and a lack of interest in women's narratives.
  2. Hollywood often caters to a male-centric audience, but Barbie challenges this norm by offering a matriarchal world where women hold power.
  3. Barbie's success signals a hunger for diverse perspectives in cinema, contrasting with the typical white male-centered narratives in Hollywood.

The Battle Between The Inner Life and The Outer Life

Sparks from Culture by David Roberts • 1179 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Literature Economics Society Philosophy History
  1. Modern American capitalism has constrained many lives, leading to angst and a pursuit of more slow-paced lives.
  2. E.M. Forster's 'Howards End' explores the conflict between inner and outer ways of life, highlighting the impact of capitalism on personal relations and daily duties.
  3. There is resistance to hyper-capitalism in modern America, with a growing push for a slower life, nature, and emphasis on inner values.

My friend, the sadistic murderer

Julie Bindel's podcasts and writing • 1395 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
📰 News Crime Society Violence Injustice Justice
  1. Kevin Ashdown, a former school friend, turned into a sadistic murderer who killed his girlfriend after years of abuse and control.
  2. The tragic story highlights the long-term impact of childhood abuse on individuals and how unaddressed anger and misogyny can lead to extreme violence.
  3. Reflecting on the past with empathy sheds light on how lives can diverge drastically, and how early experiences can shape a person's future choices and actions.

how to talk to single people

Airplane Mode with Liz Plank • 1022 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Relationships Society Gender Community Equality
  1. Single people are a growing population and should be treated with respect and dignity.
  2. Being in a relationship doesn't guarantee happiness, and single people often lead fulfilling lives outside of dating.
  3. Avoid making assumptions about single people's desires and priorities, and focus on celebrating their achievements and providing support.

😃⤴ Is a future-optimist Vibe Shift happening?

Faster, Please! • 731 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Optimism Technology Society Progress Innovation
  1. The concept of vibe shift from pessimism to optimism can be seen in societal attitudes towards progress, innovation, and disruptive technologies.
  2. Up Wing thinking focuses on embracing risk, emphasizing technology's role in progress, and supporting entrepreneurial capitalism to drive positive change.
  3. There is growing evidence of an emerging future-optimist vibe shift, especially in social media content, attitudes towards technologies like nuclear energy, and the performance of the stock market.

Have you hit "peak ENOUGH"?

The Shift With Sam Baker • 958 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture TV shows Women's issues Storytelling Society
  1. The Shift With Sam Baker newsletter and podcast explores moments in TV shows or movies that resonate with audiences due to their truthful impact, sparking strong emotional reactions from viewers.
  2. The post discusses a powerful monologue from the character Rose Aguineau in True Detective, highlighting the theme of self-acceptance and finding peace with one's past and present.
  3. There's a focus on the idea of reaching a point of 'having enough' in life, symbolizing a turning point where individuals may reassess their choices and seek a quieter, more meaningful existence.

The Art World’s Enfant Terrible Runs for Senate

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 500 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Government Policy Society Culture
  1. Stefan Simchowitz is running for Senate but doesn't expect to win, viewing it more as a platform to share his ideas.
  2. Simchowitz, known as the 'Art World’s Patron Satan', has an unconventional approach in the art world, supporting struggling artists and circumventing traditional systems.
  3. His political views lean towards a mix of centrist and progressive ideologies, advocating for entrepreneurial government solutions and challenging progressive politics and DEI initiatives.

Women have an essential role to play in dissident movements

Becoming Noble • 1813 implied HN points • 18 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Gender History Society Relationships Values
  1. Women play a crucial role in dissident movements by fostering deep bonds, warmth, and alliances in unofficial spaces like social gatherings and dinner parties.
  2. Creating welcoming and warm environments, particularly through shared events like dinner parties, can help in forming connections, shaping society, and nurturing goodwill.
  3. In times of challenge and turmoil, such as during 'civilizational winter,' building strong relationships and providing security through shared experiences like shared meals becomes essential for survival and strength.

We Need More Content!

Regress Studies • 825 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Media Social influence Art Society Beliefs
  1. People often believe that creating specific memetic content will influence others to adopt certain ideologies.
  2. The call for cultural production in today's society is often for someone else to create media that will change the beliefs of third-party observers.
  3. Consuming content is not a traditional solution to major problems, and often people demand certain media creations to fix societal issues without clear solutions.

Plane Crashes Are Suddenly Everywhere. It Doesn't Mean What You Think.

Brent and Michael are Going Places • 1139 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Movies Society Literature People
  1. Flying is actually very safe, with a low number of accidents and fatalities compared to road travel.
  2. Quick-thinking flight crews, improved plane materials, and calm passengers contribute to safe outcomes during plane mishaps.
  3. Recent events show that people can work together and remain calm in challenging situations, countering the belief that most people are negative.

Young Men Are in Crisis Mode, Fox News Abandons Pretense of News, Southern Baptists Boot Women, School Superintendent Boots Education, AI Can Make You Lonely and Drink, Gerry & The Pacemakers Sing

kareem • 6230 implied HN points • 19 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Society Gender Media Leadership Influence
  1. Young men are facing challenges in society in terms of finding their identity and facing societal expectations.
  2. Income potential is still seen as a measure of worth for young men, impacting their views on attracting women.
  3. Many public figures may not be providing positive guidance for young men, perpetuating toxic masculinity and harmful behaviors.

The Illusion Of Collective Agreement

¡Do Not Panic! • 1081 implied HN points • 06 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Social Psychology Society
  1. The Abilene paradox describes what happens when a group collectively follows a course of action despite individual disagreements.
  2. Majority of people may not explicitly agree with societal policies but societal structures and social-psychological dynamics play a significant role.
  3. Group conformity and fear of exclusion often drive individual behavior more than political affiliations or common sense.

Building a woman from scratch

Men Yell at Me • 490 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Gender Feminism Movies Society Creativity
  1. The Pygmalion myth, where a man creates an ideal woman to replace real ones, is a common theme in stories and movies.
  2. Society often portrays women as needing to fit a certain perfect image, leading to pressure to meet unrealistic standards.
  3. Despite societal pressures and expectations, women are pushing back, embracing their messy, rebellious, and authentic selves.

William Penn's Statue of Limitations

Society & Standpoint • 923 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture History Politics Ideology Society
  1. Progressives want to remove William Penn's statue for not being inclusive enough, despite his past efforts towards tolerance.
  2. The concept of a 'statue of limitations' is coined to illustrate how progressives judge historical figures based on contemporary standards.
  3. Progressives view history as a forward arrow towards a utopia, leading them to constantly reassess and potentially tear down statues as standards change.

KidCrusher 350s Are Very Legal and Very Cool

Systematic Hatreds • 746 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Transportation Society Safety Gender Environment
  1. The term "mature content" in movies often glamorizes adulthood but really means responsibility like taxes and laundry.
  2. Contemporary U.S. pickup trucks like the KidCrusher 350s are criticized for being oversized and causing safety concerns, especially for children.
  3. Owning and driving large trucks like the KidCrushers reflects a toxic mix of legal freedom and appealing power that may not match practicality or safety.

My Best Friend Died From Loneliness

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 6237 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Society Working Class
  1. White working-class Americans are struggling with isolation and experiencing a decline in life expectancy since 2000.
  2. Many college-educated Americans may overlook the importance of social cues and connections from upper classes.
  3. There is a need for political representation and support systems to address the challenges faced by the working-class community in America.

The death rattle of human culture

White Hot Harlots • 39 implied HN points • 17 Apr 24
🎭️ Culture Censorship Literature Art Media Society
  1. Sensitivity readers play a significant role in modern publishing, ensuring works are free of offense before publication.
  2. The work of sensitivity readers can lead to a shrinking realm of acceptable speech in art and entertainment.
  3. The rise of sensitivity readers is reshaping cultural norms in areas like young adult fiction and may lead to significant changes in American culture.