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Marriage is down because it’s bad for women

Sex and the State • 50 implied HN points • 29 May 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Socioeconomics Feminism Social Issues
  1. Marriage rates are dropping because many women feel it's a bad deal for them. They are reassessing what marriage offers compared to being single.
  2. Women in the lower half of income and education often find their potential partners don't offer enough benefits in a marriage. These women are realizing they are better off remaining single.
  3. In general, marriage tends to benefit men more than women. This imbalance is particularly pronounced in marriages involving lower-income men, making marriage less appealing for women.

Reading/TV, Podcasts, and Elite Human Capital

Richard Hanania's Newsletter • 633 implied HN points • 13 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political culture Media Studies Human Capital Socioeconomics
  1. Conservatives tend to prefer watching TV and listening to podcasts, while liberals often gravitate towards reading. This difference can impact how each group understands and interacts with politics.
  2. The cultural divide between people with varying levels of education and knowledge can shape political affiliations. Higher educated individuals are often more liberal, which has changed over the years.
  3. Political movements can share traits with both liberal and conservative ideologies. For example, right-leaning groups can sometimes exhibit characteristics similar to those found in some leftist groups.

Scattered thoughts on slavery and the Byzantine Empire

Something to Consider • 59 implied HN points • 22 Jun 24
💾 History Slavery Warfare Socioeconomics Cultural Studies
  1. The time period between 600 and 900 AD was marked by constant warfare and widespread slavery, making it an unsafe and anxious era to live in.
  2. Historical records from this time mainly focus on kings and religious leaders, leaving out the everyday struggles and events of regular people.
  3. Slavery's demand mainly stemmed from economic reasons, with foreign slaves often seen as more profitable due to their cultural differences and the dynamics of warfare.

Let Them Eat Mars Rocks!

Daniel Pinchbeck’s Newsletter • 17 implied HN points • 07 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Policy Leadership Political trends Socioeconomics
  1. Musk is gaining too much power without proper checks or balances, which can be dangerous for society. His actions are compared to a hostile takeover of the US government, reflecting a neglect of important social needs.
  2. The government is undergoing significant changes that seem focused on consolidating Musk's control rather than genuinely improving people's lives or democracy.
  3. There is a deeper problem in the political system as many refuse to acknowledge America's declining influence and challenges, leading to desperation and populist movements that could worsen the issues at hand.

Good News

Malt Liquidity • 12 implied HN points • 05 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Public Policy Political Behavior Governance Socioeconomics
  1. People want to hear good news and avoid deep, negative analysis. It helps them feel more positive about the future.
  2. Cynicism can block progress. It’s important to distinguish between viewing flaws in ideas and being bitter about them.
  3. Change can happen when people believe it's possible. Focusing on fixing things rather than just complaining makes a difference.
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The Haves and the Havents: Part 2

Carefree Sketches • 19 implied HN points • 04 Jun 21
🎭️ Culture Socioeconomics Class dynamics
  1. In the game of survival, each individual plays to their strengths, leveling the playing field based on their unique approaches to resourcefulness.
  2. The poor focuses on using ingenuity to stay alive, while the rich concentrates on maximizing the potential of available resources, creating a different approach to material wealth.
  3. The poor values utility and survival in resource management, while the rich emphasizes selectivity and efficiency, showcasing contrasting perspectives on material abundance.