Monthly Archives: December 2024

Explain buffered identity in liberalism

Grok says: Answer Buffered identity in liberalism refers to a concept developed by philosopher Charles Taylor in his exploration of secularism and modernity, specifically within the framework of his book “A Modern Social Imaginary” and “Sources of the Self.” Here’s … Continue reading

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‘Conservative Claims of Cultural Oppression: On the Nature and Origins of Conservaphobia’ by Rony Guldmann

I’ve spent more time reading and rereading this book than any other over the past three years. I just ran it through Grok to get a summary: Cultural Oppression by Liberal Elites: Guldmann explores how conservatives perceive themselves as being … Continue reading

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The Left Fawns Over Crims Like Luigi Mangione While The Right Wants To Execute Them (12-11-24)

01:00 Racial identity & Yacht Rock – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34280353/11:30 Commentary magazine podcast on the criminal violence that liberals say we should have sympathy for the perpetrators, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHbLFcHEvGw15:00 The February 1963 Norman Podhoretz essay that dare not speak its name30:00 Why Did … Continue reading

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Why Did Many Conservatives Rebel Against Covid Lockdowns & Vaccines?

I believe that the people in charge of the United States did a better than average job with the challenge of covid. I believe our primary response to them should be gratitude though I understand the evolved human response to … Continue reading

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If you listen to the whispers, you won’t have to hear the screams (12-10-24)

01:00 I’m livestreaming to feel better about myself by conveying what I think is useful information about the wider world and by serving you, I serve myself05:00 Five Chapters on Rhetoric: Character, Action, Things, Nothing, and Art, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=15814216:00 STEP 3 … Continue reading

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