Monthly Archives: August 2025

The Annoying Ezra Klein

Posted on August 5, 2025 by Luke Ford

This Yoram Hazony interview by Ezra Klein reminds me of the things I hate about talking to the pompous, who are usually liberals. First, this “Define xyz” is the lowest form of dialogue. Second, “Please help me understand…” is unbearable. … Continue reading →

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When Elites Restrict Our Speech, It’s Because They Love Truth, Freedom & Democracy (8-3-25)

Posted on August 3, 2025 by Luke Ford

01:00 I’m the Peter North of cognitive loads07:10 Speak Like This to Blow Up Your Personal Brand On YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqOigPK-J7E28:00 NYT: Trump’s Efforts to Control Information Echo an Authoritarian Playbook, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa_PCNgW79E31:20 NYT: Yoram Hazony: The Man Driving the Nationalist Revival … Continue reading →

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What Is Vs What Should Be

Posted on August 3, 2025 by Luke Ford

I wish that when one pointed out accurately that the other person was wrong, the other person would embrace the truth, but that’s not how the world works. If you don’t see clearly what is, it’s hard to give prescriptions … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong With Stereotypes?

Posted on August 3, 2025 by Luke Ford

Philosopher Michael Huemer writes: Stereotypes are generally accurate, except that they tend to understate real differences. There is basically no evidence that stereotypes tend to lead to inaccurate judgments. Psychologist Lee Jussim describes stereotype accuracy as “one of the largest … Continue reading →

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