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The Rise of Sovereign Individuals

Daniel Pinchbeck’s Newsletter • 18 implied HN points • 19 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Power Dynamics Political Philosophy Technocracy Sovereignty
  1. We're witnessing a big change in society, similar to a caterpillar turning into a butterfly. The old systems are breaking down, and new ideas are trying to take shape.
  2. There is a growing group of powerful individuals who believe they can operate outside traditional systems like governments. This could lead to more inequality and social unrest.
  3. Some wealthy tech leaders think they can have total control without the rules that supported their success. This raises the question of why they're willing to risk everything for such a gamble.

Dan Williams on Democracy and Technocracy

In My Tribe • 410 implied HN points • 31 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Democracy Technocracy Political Power Political institutions Public Opinion
  1. Democracy can face challenges because not everyone has the same knowledge or values. People's differing abilities can make equal input in politics problematic.
  2. Experts often try to control information to influence voters, but these efforts can be ineffective and lead to public resentment instead of understanding.
  3. Our political systems should focus on how power is shared and maintained. It's important to prevent a concentration of power and ensure it can change hands peacefully.

That Funny, Fash-y Feeling

Daniel Pinchbeck’s Newsletter • 7 implied HN points • 07 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Right-wing Technocracy Political strategy Media Criticism
  1. There's a need for open discussions about the current political situation, especially with the upcoming changes and the rise of different ideologies. Community calls can help explore these ideas and foster understanding.
  2. Conversations with differing viewpoints, even if they are controversial, can be valuable for examining our beliefs and the threats we face. This includes discussions about technology's impact on society and potential authoritarianism.
  3. Forming unusual alliances can sometimes be necessary for approaching complex problems. It's important to seek common ground, even with those who we might not agree with on everything, to prevent negative outcomes.

Commentator

Castalia • 179 implied HN points • 13 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Democracy Populism Technocracy Political History International relations
  1. Alexei Navalny's recent writings focus on the mistakes of past democratic reforms in Russia, especially how some liberals supported election fraud in the 1990s, which contributed to the rise of autocracy under Putin.
  2. David Brooks discusses the growing divide between populist democracy and elite technocracy, suggesting that Democrats risk becoming disconnected from regular people by relying too heavily on technocratic solutions.
  3. The recent coup in Niger reflects broader geopolitical shifts, as former colonial powers like France struggle in Africa, while Russia and China are stepping in to fill the void, leading to a complex competition for influence.
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Upheaval Interview: Matthew B. Crawford

The Upheaval • 617 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
📖 Philosophy Reality Self-governance Authority Ethics Technocracy
  1. The work of Matthew B. Crawford focuses on understanding the world and suggesting concrete ways to live in it.
  2. Crawford's book 'The World Beyond Your Head' delves into themes like attention, distraction, tradition, and reclaiming the real
  3. Crawford's analysis highlights a shift towards an inward-focused liberal self, leading to conflict aversion, reliance on experts, and potential risks to self-governance and democracy