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So much of the tragedy of our times has been along those lines. Reading this book (amongst others) about the atrocities committed in service of the British idea
by femiagbabiaka 6y ago
So much of the tragedy of our times has been along those lines. Reading this book (amongst others) about the atrocities committed in service of the British idea of utopia in India evoked similar feelings: https://www.amazon.com/Inglorious-Empire-What-British-India/dp/1849048088 https://www.amazon.com/Inglorious-Empire-What-British-India/....
In comparison, the turn towards soft power in the 21st century on the macro (political) and micro (personal) levels is much appreciated, despite all of its ills.
- growlist 6y agoAny particular reason you chose that example?
- blaser-waffle 6y agoFlog their book, push propaganda, or just someone projecting their feelings about a topic that is tangentially related to the main thread. HN is targeted by agi-prop and marketing as much as any other social media site.
- femiagbabiaka 6y agoPlease forward the list of acceptable books to discuss on HN so I can comply with it! I'm guessing Elad Gil, Peter Thiel... what else?
- femiagbabiaka 6y agobecause I read the book recently.. what an odd question. why post about khmer rouge or other atrocities at all?