Re:Anil Dash's analysis of Sam Altman's free speach essay
by dnsco on Friday December 15, 2017 @08:41PM
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I certainly err on the side of agreeing with the thesis that we shouldn't tolerate intolerance, which is Anil's point as well, that said the source material I linked to (wikipedia), gives attention to both the argument and its counterpoints. I do find it interesting and relevant to this conversation that we have both been downvoted for our points.
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Re:Anil Dash's analysis of Sam Altman's free speach essay
by wildmusings on Friday December 15, 2017 @08:51PM
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There is a depraved desire in all of us to use our momentary power to achieve final victory. The right tried with McCarthyism half a century ago when it had cultural dominance, and the left is currently trying now that it has achieved cultural dominance.
Our political order can do a lot to stymie such attempts, but it cannot replace the need for personal virtue. No constitution can save a people from itself.
Re:Anil Dash's analysis of Sam Altman's free speach essay
by dnsco on Friday December 15, 2017 @09:06PM
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If the left has achieved cultural dominance, why has it not achieved political dominance? I think that divide speaks to the argument that bigotry is dangerous and powerful. I agree that there can certainly be a chilling from leftist critiques but don't see that it as equaling McCarthyism.
Re:Anil Dash's analysis of Sam Altman's free speach essay
by creaghpatr on Friday December 15, 2017 @09:52PM
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Cultural dominance, in the form of media, entertainment, social media stardom etc is controlled by a relatively small group of gatekeepers who exercise a tight grip on their respective Overton windows.
Cultural grassroots swells of a certain flavor on Twitter and YouTube in particular were quickly handicapped when they started to go viral. I think the cultural/political discrepancy reflects this.