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This really messes with my head, and not in a bad way. So, you argue that followers are essentially looking for a Strong Man (psychologically) to have reality f
by mattgreenrocks 4y ago
This really messes with my head, and not in a bad way. So, you argue that followers are essentially looking for a Strong Man (psychologically) to have reality filtered through, truth be damned? Someone who "gets it," or "tells it like it is?" Essentially, this person is filling some sort of void?
- JohnFen 4y agoNot the person you're replying to, but if that's what he meant, then I think it's accurate.
- Loquebantur 4y agoI think that interpretation is a little too narrow. Most importantly, they don't want "reality filtered", they want it bent to their desires. Evil is just stupidity endowed with power. In your example, the counterfactual part is being ignored out of disregard for other people's interests. A short-sighted and egoistic approach. But of course, generally, subjective interests do not translate to common good in aggregate.