Intellectual Laziness

As discussed in an earlier post about normies and bugmen, a characteristic of non-normies are shared narratives. One such narrative is a repulsion/revulsion to low-information discourse and also a heightened ability to detect inauthenticity. Low-information discourse is interchangeable/synonymous with intellectual laziness. But ‘laziness’ suggests a lack of effort, whereas low-information discourse makes no distinction. Low… Continue reading Intellectual Laziness

“the great compromise”

In what can be descried as “the great compromise,” the ‘left’ will generally get its way on cultural/social issues (abortion, diversity, immigration, gay marriage, social security, etc.) and the ‘right’ will get its way on foreign policy (defense spending, interventionism) and economics (tax cuts). However, this compromise tends to be lopsided. The ‘left’ historically has… Continue reading “the great compromise”

The genetics of university success: study

A study linking university success with genes, is going viral The genetics of university success University success, which includes enrolment in and achievement at university, as well as quality of the university, have all been linked to later earnings, health and wellbeing. However, little is known about the causes and correlates of differences in university-level… Continue reading The genetics of university success: study

Disagreeing with Tyler Cowen about Stagnation and Innovation

From the 8000 Hours blog: Economist Prof Tyler Cowen says our overwhelming priorities should be maximising economic growth and making civilization more stable. Is he right? Tyler’s arguments can be broken into three parts: 1. Low GDP growth threatens U.S. innovation and competitiveness. 2. For the past few decades America has been afflicted by stagnation… Continue reading Disagreeing with Tyler Cowen about Stagnation and Innovation

Jonah Goldberg wrong again

From Jonah Goldberg Sorry, Elizabeth Warren: DNA doesn’t define who we really are I can’t believe I’m agreeing with the fake Indian. He concludes by writing: The idea that you are what your DNA says you are is illiberal, because liberalism (in the classical sense) is premised on the idea that the individual is more… Continue reading Jonah Goldberg wrong again

“the great compromise”

In what can be descried as “the great compromise,” the “left” will generally get its way on cultural/social issues (abortion, diversity, immigration, gay marriage, social security, etc.) and the “right” will get its way on foreign policy (defense spending, interventionism) and economics (tax cuts). However, immigration is an issue that splits the right (in spite… Continue reading “the great compromise”

Is Trump too Cozy with Dictators? The evidence shows otherwise

What Saudi Arabia Now Knows About Bone Saws Nothing boxes in Trump. He will keep defending the Saudi prince as he has his putative paramour Kim Jong-un, Vladimir Putin, and virtually every other despot on the planet who has crossed his path. Trump defends authoritarian leaders no matter what they do because he aspires to… Continue reading Is Trump too Cozy with Dictators? The evidence shows otherwise