Reflecting on what helps spontaneous movements successfully get over the initial hurdle of effort required to set up the structures and norms for effective organizing, my thoughts settled on three things…
All in leftism
Three Points About Socialism-As-I-Understand-It
From a conversation with friends
Where to Put My Time and Effort? On Effective Altruism
I think it is morally acceptable for people to care more for those closer to them, but only if we also morally require that people also extend such aid to those structurally deprived and disadvantaged.
Left Revolution & the Madisonian Model
The Madisonian model of American government is why mass movements in America tend to get co-opted and folded into institutional politics. This weakens mass movements, and is an issue if we want anything resembling a revolution in the United States. I examine what possibilities we have going forward to a Left American Revolution.
Asymmetries of Information: Intellectual Property & Social Capital
When we discuss inequality and injustice in our modern economy, should we put less emphasis on the asymmetries of ownership of physical means of production, and more emphasis on the unequal possession of knowledge and information?
I discuss ‘monopolies founded on intellectual property’ and ‘the economic role of universities to produce social capital’.
Notes & Reflections on "Does Human Nature Make Socialism Impossible?" with Adaner Usmani
THE Second IN A SERIES RESPONDING TO THE FOUR ONLINE 'ABCS OF SOCIALISM’ LECTURES.
I SUMMARIZE AND RESPOND TO Adaner Usmani’s ARGUMENT about how leftists should consider the role of human nature in society.
Notes & Reflections on “Why Do Socialists Talk So Much About Workers?” with Vivek Chibber
The first in a series responding to the four online 'ABCs of Socialism' lectures.
I summarize and respond to Vivek Chibber's argument that Leftists need to refocus on the working class as a righteous and practical issue.