Category Archives: Ideology

Ideology Was Once a Fine Idea

Posted on 18 September, 2020 by

The word “ideology” had a fine beginning, revealing bright prospects for the future: The word first made its appearance in French as idéologie at the time of the French Revolution, when it was introduced by a philosopher, A.-L.-C. Destutt de … Continue reading →

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So Stupid Only an Intellectual Would Believe It

Posted on 1 June, 2020 by

George Orwell’s timeless admonition, “Some ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals believe them,” has been given new life by the desperate efforts of pundits, scholars and Twitter blue-checks to defend the violence, looting, disorder and general monstrousness that have … Continue reading →

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Odds and Ends

Posted on 4 November, 2019 by

The world is a complex place, and most of the topics that we should be discussing are either “blacked out” by censors in media, academia, government, and culture at large — or they are off the radar screen of these … Continue reading →

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El Paso Shooter Wanted to Kill Tens of Millions

Posted on 4 August, 2019 by

Twenty-one year old accused mass murderer Patrick Crusius wanted to eliminate tens of millions of US residents so that Universal Basic Income could work more efficiently. He seems to have left a manifesto explaining his thoughts behind his actions: “In … Continue reading →

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Dystopian Fiction, Dystopian Reality

Posted on 16 June, 2019 by

WAR IS PEACE FREEDOM IS SLAVERY IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU __ Orwell, 1984, Chapter 1 Dystopian societies bend the meanings of words and natural human emotions badly out of shape. This is done to make it … Continue reading →

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Why Can’t Socialists Handle the Truth?

Posted on 18 April, 2019 by

They feel that they have good intentions. This utopian dream of theirs is so vivid they can almost taste it! But why do they never sit down with the veterans of failed utopias and talk over the problems that their … Continue reading →

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Leftist Economics: The Magical Accretion of Wealth

Posted on 20 March, 2019 by

As George Orwell observed, “there are some ideas so absurd that only an intellectual could believe them.” __ https://www.providencejournal.com/opinion/20190319/my-turn-mackubin-thomas-owens-ignoring-socialisms-countless-corpses Socialism is once again fashionable in certain circles of American society — particularly in the university, the media, political activist circles, … Continue reading →

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Flee the Cult: Sad Radicals of Inbred Intellectualism

Posted on 12 December, 2018 by

Excerpted from “Sad Radicals” by Conor Barnes (Quillette Dec 2018) …The ideology and norms of radicalism have evolved to produce toxic, paranoid, depressed subjects. What follows is a picture of what happens in communities that are passionately, sincerely, radically woke, … Continue reading →

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Genetic Drift vs. Memetic Drift

Posted on 10 November, 2018 by

Genes vs. Memes Most readers have at least a rough idea of what genes are and how they work in biology. The types of genes that are prevalent in a population help determine how prosperous and accomplished that population will … Continue reading →

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The Universe is Infinite: Economic Growth is Forever*

Posted on 9 November, 2018 by

Since Dawn of History: Humans Discover Opportunity and Growth Human progress and economic growth followed a natural — but bumpy and uneven — track. Agriculture led to surplus wealth, cities, specialisation of labour, and trade. Despite thousands of years of … Continue reading →

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Can Social Justice Build an Abundant and Expansive Future?

Posted on 18 October, 2018 by

Here at Al Fin, we often describe “an abundant and expansive human future,” sometimes referred to as The Next Level. “The Next Level” is a prosperous and open-ended future which will be created by “next level humans.” “Next level humans” … Continue reading →

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Surge of Americans Renouncing US Citizenship

Posted on 2 August, 2018 by

It seemed like there was exponential growth in the number of expatriates from 2008 until the end of 2016. However, the numbers seem to be leveling off, or even dropping. __ Source via TaxProf A large number of US citizens … Continue reading →

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Jordan Peterson and the Rise of the New Chautauqua

Posted on 9 May, 2018 by

The Return of Public Lectures Useful to the Public Back in late 19th and early 20th century America, “Chautauqua circuits” of public lectures swept across the states. This was long before radio and television — and a hundred years before … Continue reading →

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Is Trump Bringing Latin America to Its Senses?

Posted on 29 April, 2018 by

Not so long ago, Latin America was riding a big red wave of leftist triumphalism — from Cuba to Venezuela to Ecuador to Brazil to Nicaragua … But leftism in Latin America seems to have fallen on hard times recently: … Continue reading →

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George Soros Panics: Threatens Trump to Disappear

Posted on 28 January, 2018 by

The 46th richest man in the world — who has lost at least $1 billion betting against Donald Trump’s economy — made a recent prediction in Davos, Switzerland that Trump will “disappear” by 2020, or sooner! Soros only profits in … Continue reading →

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Today’s Left: A Compassionate Beating, a Caring Riot

Posted on 26 November, 2017 by

Leftists Think of Themselves as “Caring and Compassionate” But there is a huge difference between “feelings of compassion,” and true acts of kindness. One is known by his actions, not by his words or his “feelings.” And the actions of … Continue reading →

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Safe Spaces for Snowflakes are Melting

Posted on 16 November, 2017 by

Fantasy Landscape of Higher Education Doomed The U.S. Department of Education and Moody’s Investors Service project that in the coming years, closure rates of small colleges and universities will triple, and mergers will double. __ Source And why not close … Continue reading →

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Simple Solution to Political Violence in America?

Posted on 21 August, 2017 by

A recent article at the Fabius Maximus website examines recent left-instigated violence in Charlottesville, Evergreen College, Berkeley, Portland OR, and several other locations. The common thread linking these violent episodes of political violence is a vicious leftist intent to deny … Continue reading →

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Is the George Soros Gang Trying to Incite a US Civil War?

Posted on 2 May, 2017 by

Shortly after the 2016 US elections which placed Donald Trump in the White House, George Soros met with a cabal of like-minded disaffected dementors to devise a path of destruction for the incoming Trump administration. It is not that these … Continue reading →

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Venezuela: The True Face of Bernie Sanders

Posted on 22 February, 2017 by

Venezuela is the true face of civil collapse. Compared to that socialist paradise, the US is the picture of domestic tranquility. 5 Years Ago Bernie Sanders Said that Venezuela is the True American Dream In an essay lamenting what he … Continue reading →

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Delusions, Obsessions, and Ideologies in the Age of Trump

Posted on 18 February, 2017 by

Delusions are unfounded but tightly held beliefs. Everyone is prone to forming delusions — in fact it can be said that human life is built upon systems of delusions, depending upon one’s upbringing. Ordinary delusions, as opposed to pathological delusions, … Continue reading →

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Idiots Think in Words: A Global Revolt Against Pseudo-Experts

Posted on 11 February, 2017 by

Human Intelligence Manifests in Multiple Ways I often say that a mathematician thinks in numbers, a lawyer in laws, and an idiot thinks in words. These words don’t amount to anything. I think you have to draw the conclusion that … Continue reading →

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Is it Time to Burn Universities to the Ground?

Posted on 30 December, 2016 by

. . . it’s time to burn the universities to the ground … and start over from scratch. __ Robert Tracinski, Speaking Figuratively How leftist professors and administrators are destroying young minds Peter Thiel Exposes Corruptness of University System The … Continue reading →

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Destroying These Threats Before They Destroy the Human Future

Posted on 22 November, 2016 by

The Three Faces of Challenge Three powerful forces seek to dominate — or conquer — today’s world. Each of the three should be considered deadly enemies to an abundant and expansive human future. The tactics and strategies used to meet … Continue reading →

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Privileged, Arrogant Silicon Valley Goes Half Cocked

Posted on 16 November, 2016 by

Deranged Supporters of Hillary also Sore Losers Silicon Valley calls for secession from America Tech CEOs and executives supported Hillary Clinton’s campaign most generously with financial largesse and copious verbiage. One might expect some degree of maturity in people who … Continue reading →

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