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Elites and Private Virtue
Fenster writes: Nils Gilman writes: Perhaps the most insidious threat facing Western democracies has been the progressive decline of elite accountability and responsibility. “Today’s elite is more talented and open but lacks a self-conscious leadership code. The language of meritocracy … Continue reading
Under Construction
Fenster leaks: A map of the proposed Cryptomall of America, due to open in November, indicating anchor tenants as of January 1. Subject to rapid change.
Wither Representative Democracy?
Fenster writes: Quillette magazine is always thought provoking and what good would a thought provoking publication be if you didn’t disagree with it from time to time? Here’s a piece from Quillette defending representative democracy and criticizing the populist urge … Continue reading
Reflections on the Revolution in Hollywood
Fenster writes: We have serious excesses of male power and energy on display. And we have a pushback in which can be seen some of the wisdom of Madame du Deffand when she told Voltaire that women are never stronger … Continue reading
Posted in Media, Personal reflections, Politics and Economics, The Good Life, Uncategorized
Tagged Gender roles, Weinstein
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“Ultrasociety” by Peter Turchin
Paleo Retiree writes: The book’s complete title: “Ultrasociety: How 10,000 Years of War Made Humans the Greatest Cooperators on Earth.” A stimulating, clear, fast and provocative attempt to explain via the principles of cultural evolution and population biology how humans … Continue reading
It’s a New Day in America!
Fenster writes: At a time of rancor and divisiveness it is good to remember: it’s a new day in America! It’s always a new day in America. America . . . it’s a new day! President Frank Underwood A new … Continue reading
Inside a Bubble
Fenster writes: If you find yourself in a hole the best advice is to stop digging. What if you suspect you are in a bubble? How would you know you are even in one? And if you determine you are … Continue reading
Wolcott, New York
Fenster writes: For the upstate NY devotees here. Wolcott is a small town in upstate New York, on Lake Ontario between Rochester and Syracuse. It is weathered and somewhat beaten down looking but not yet beat. There are some handsome … Continue reading
Lessons from Across the Pond?
Fenster writes: Are there lessons to be learned from the messages from across the pond?
Trillin X 2
Fenster writes: Two takes on Calvin Trillin. Food and killing.
Posted in Politics and Economics, Uncategorized
Tagged Alice Lets Eat, American Fried, Calvin Trilln, Killings
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