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I don't understand why Marvin Minsky hates America so much that he wants to put the government in charge of assessing such risks. The government is an incredibl
by byrneseyeview 18y ago
I don't understand why Marvin Minsky hates America so much that he wants to put the government in charge of assessing such risks. The government is an incredibly complex device for distilling a tiny amount of individual ignorance from each voter into a moonshine of batshittery.
- SwellJoe 18y agoI'm not exactly sure what a "moonshine of batshittery" is, but you've got my vote.
- fnord23 18y agoI'm guess it's from the phrase 'batshit crazy'. But yeah, he's got my vote too...
- rw 18y agoIt's presumptuous to say that voters effect any real change in government policy.
- eru 18y agoPerhaps you have more effect by voting (i.e. switching) TV channels. The public opinion seems to be very important for government policy - and popular shows can be and are seen as a barometer for it, I guess.
- michaelneale 18y agoA book I want to read on that exact subject: http://miami.indymedia.org/news/2008/05/11008.php http://miami.indymedia.org/news/2008/05/11008.php