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> The introduction of political and ideological wars into the world of book publishing and sales is scary, and out of touch with classically liberal enlightenme
by mcphage 5y ago
> The introduction of political and ideological wars into the world of book publishing and sales is scary, and out of touch with classically liberal enlightenment values.
You think the presence of political and ideological wars in book publishing is new?
- throwawaysea 5y agoI am not sure. It feels new to me. I think the level of coordination and organization by fringe activists is likely greater today than ever before thanks to the Internet. I also think that there has been a clear leftward swing in bias in colleges that may be fueling this shift against free exchange of ideas. Is it possible there were biases in the past, potentially in the other direction? Sure. But I wouldn’t be surprised if the level of such pressures is greater today than in the last 100 years. I’m curious if you see it differently or if you have data/evidence saying otherwise.