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As a biologist I really like the idea and feel it to be true. I'd say it is even a guiding principle in my life. But most people don't like it as it is very Ayn
by teekert 2y ago
As a biologist I really like the idea and feel it to be true. I'd say it is even a guiding principle in my life. But most people don't like it as it is very Ayn Rand/Margaret Thatcher-ish: "There is no such thing as society!", "Society is made up of individuals exercising their rational self-interest."
- Galatians4_16 2y agoI think the original purpose of g̶o̶v̶e̶r̶n̶m̶e̶n̶t̶ *parliament was to discuss problems thoroughly (3) before deciding what to do. Sadly this process is subverted by party tribalism and bills written in advance by lobbyists. 3) https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/uHYYA32CKgKT3FagE/hold-off-on-proposing-solutions https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/uHYYA32CKgKT3FagE/hold-off-o... (edited, happy?)
- thaumasiotes 2y agoAssyriologists would tell you that the original purpose of government was to account for and distribute wages to laborers on major construction projects.
- tim333 2y agoOne benefits of startup culture is someone can think say I think the world needs a supersonic jet and go ahead and try to make it happen without government planning, a bit like the beavers and their dam. You can like that without being a Rand nut.
- Galatians4_16 2y agoYou can like Rand without being a nut.