As you say, "we used to be good at making physical thing X, now we're bad at it, we should be good again" is a borderline-universal take, with some modest variation in what thing X is. Thiel should recognize that it doesn't make him some esoteric spooky goth genius vampire, he shares it with Frank Sobotka and everybody else
I also like the “representative thinking” idea, and imo it’s one of those spots where horseshoe theory really applies. It’s pretty transparent with a lot of hard-left posters who are basically complaining about “normies”. And I think it ties into the Mamdani discussion—I think this explains some of the online “pro-migrant, anti-transplant” contingent, which is a weird combination of beliefs from first principles
Keep it local: Best advice for Zohran. Also, he can filter out so much bullshit, which mostly comes from the National Media attention. However, the problem for Zohran is that the liberals and leftwing folks around the country are pining for a figure like him. The resistance to Trump 2.0 is weak, as the DNC is headless and is in disarray. Many are trying to center it around Zohran. I am worried he has what it takes.
Nice discussion. I was fortunate enough to be in the city last week on primary day and it was an interesting vibe. I don't know if Mamdani's ideas are exportable outside the five boroughs, but he seems a polished politician who happens to be in the right place at the right time. As to the weather---it hit triple digits on primary day---as tough as it was to do touristy stuff and log in 25K steps in that heat---at least I had an air conditioned hotel room to return to---how New Yorkers handle that type of heat without the benefit of A/C is beyond me!
Not only is this a great discussion, but it made me feel better about hiding inside with the curtains drawn for the last week.
As you say, "we used to be good at making physical thing X, now we're bad at it, we should be good again" is a borderline-universal take, with some modest variation in what thing X is. Thiel should recognize that it doesn't make him some esoteric spooky goth genius vampire, he shares it with Frank Sobotka and everybody else
I also like the “representative thinking” idea, and imo it’s one of those spots where horseshoe theory really applies. It’s pretty transparent with a lot of hard-left posters who are basically complaining about “normies”. And I think it ties into the Mamdani discussion—I think this explains some of the online “pro-migrant, anti-transplant” contingent, which is a weird combination of beliefs from first principles
Word! I was hoping you gents would do this.
Keep it local: Best advice for Zohran. Also, he can filter out so much bullshit, which mostly comes from the National Media attention. However, the problem for Zohran is that the liberals and leftwing folks around the country are pining for a figure like him. The resistance to Trump 2.0 is weak, as the DNC is headless and is in disarray. Many are trying to center it around Zohran. I am worried he has what it takes.
I wonder what Peter would think of this painting: https://www.wikiart.org/en/william-adolphe-bouguereau/equality-before-death-1848
Nice discussion. I was fortunate enough to be in the city last week on primary day and it was an interesting vibe. I don't know if Mamdani's ideas are exportable outside the five boroughs, but he seems a polished politician who happens to be in the right place at the right time. As to the weather---it hit triple digits on primary day---as tough as it was to do touristy stuff and log in 25K steps in that heat---at least I had an air conditioned hotel room to return to---how New Yorkers handle that type of heat without the benefit of A/C is beyond me!