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See also "Seeing Like a State" [0] by James Scott, which discusses a number of efforts to apply conveniences for the state upon populations, including cities in
by EliRivers 8y ago
See also "Seeing Like a State" [0] by James Scott, which discusses a number of efforts to apply conveniences for the state upon populations, including cities in which to live, with varying degrees of success.
[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seeing_Like_a_State https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seeing_Like_a_State
- Tallain 8y agoSee also, also, this interesting but sometimes long-winded essay / review / examination of Seeing Like a State, and similar literature[0]. It's part of a series that goes through subjects like rationalism, narcissism, and tribal knowledge. Fair warning, it's almost the length of a novel! https://samzdat.com/2017/05/22/man-as-a-rationalist-animal/ https://samzdat.com/2017/05/22/man-as-a-rationalist-animal/
- TeMPOraL 8y agoSee also, also, also, Scott Alexander's take on "Seeing Like a State". Like always, both funny and insightful. http://slatestarcodex.com/2017/03/16/book-review-seeing-like-a-state/ http://slatestarcodex.com/2017/03/16/book-review-seeing-like...