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I find HN to be a very specific political demographic of great interest, so when I read it, it's with the specific intent of exposing myself to the point of vie
by Applejinx 6y ago
I find HN to be a very specific political demographic of great interest, so when I read it, it's with the specific intent of exposing myself to the point of view of this very specific political demographic.
That's not the same thing as a specific POV or catechism: the demographic actively seeks novel answers and ideas in certain ways so long as larger assumptions remain unchallenged, and even then the right framing can work wonders. It's the demographic that remains consistent, even predictable. The position of this demographic isn't always a given.
- onecommentman 6y agoIf you replace “political” with “intellectual” or “social” or “philosophical” I’d agree with you. If you start challenging larger assumptions, you might get a few new insights, but the danger is ending up in the swamp of post-modernism that would make Napoleon’s march to Moscow look like a productive use of time and resources in comparison.