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Even those who identify themselves as libertarians follow an overtly anti-rationalist philosophy, as even a brief acquaintance with the work of Friedrich Hayek should make clear. The argument against reason in this literature is straightforward: it is impossible for any individual to acquire enough reliable information to make a rational decision, any actions founded on rational thought will therefore be delusional, any attempts at reason should therefore regarded as dangerous, and all action should instead be guided by tradition.

Topics: Philosophy, Decision, Literature, Hayek, Rational Decisions

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Conservatism is constitutionally opposed to public reason, and this explains the abandon with which so many conservative pundits embrace flagrant simulations of reason, constructed through the methods of public relations, and exhibit so little regard for the real thing.

Topics: Real, Littles, Libertarian, Exhibits, Pundits

It is commonly said that the Internet is unique in its ability to spread bad information to large numbers of people, but this is ridiculous, given that the Internet cannot begin to compete with CNN or the New York Times for this honour.

Topics: New York, Unique, Numbers, Large Numbers

So here I was in the middle of the AI world-not just hanging out there but totally dependent on the people if I expected to have a job once I graduated-and yet, day by day, AI started to seem insane. This is also what I do: I get myself trapped inside of things that seem insane.

Topics: Jobs, People, Insane

Technology at present is covert philosophy; the point is to make it overtly philosophical.

Topics: Philosophy, Philosophical, Technology

The market is like the police: of course you need it, but if it becomes the central organizing principle of your culture then you're in deep trouble.

Topics: Police, Principles, Needs

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