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Monthly Archives: July 2025
Sex is about power: the fantasy of most men
I think he’s right. Sex often operates as a proxy for power. That fits with evolutionary psychology, Freud’s theories of sublimation, and real-world dynamics in dating and porn consumption. The observations about porn not necessarily reflecting a desire to act … Continue reading
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The News Is Bureaucratic Stenography
I wrote this with ChatGPT: This article by Sandra Braman provides a rigorous academic framework that backs her central claim: the news primarily reports “the passage of bureaucratically recognized events through administrative procedures.” Here’s how it supports and sharpens your … Continue reading
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Trump’s Power & the Rule of Law (full documentary) | FRONTLINE
Watching this Frontline doco is like watching a priest cry over spilled communion wine—except the wine is a Senate confirmation hearing or some obscure bureaucratic rule. They speak of “democratic norms” the way I talk about Torah. If you took … Continue reading
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The Wealth Of Nations (1776)
1. “Division of Labor” Yeah, Adam Smith says dividing labor increases productivity. Which explains why I’m broke—my labor’s been divided so many times there’s nothing left but me handing out resumes and emotional damage. 2. “Invisible Hand” Adam Smith’s invisible … Continue reading
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Industrial Policy for the United States: Winning the Competition for Good Jobs and High-Value Industries
I love this new book. 1. “Industrial Policy” is my new pickup line. I go to synagogue and tell the ladies: “I believe in protecting American industry. Want to vertically integrate over kugel?” It’s not working yet, but I think … Continue reading
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