Hypothetically, I am up for the challenge here, but I would not get involved in a project like this as a competition as a matter of principle. But more than this, I am still trying to feel out whether the folks you are hanging out with can operate as an effective movement or not. I do not doubt the conviction (especially yours, Max) - but are you a movement or a path of exile...? How would we even tell these apart at this point?
I admire that you're trying to take immediate action - but my intuition tells me we don't yet have the framework for immediate action, certainly not in the style required for a successful movement. That's why I've opted to work on principles at Stranger Worlds, 'playing the long game', as I've described it elsewhere. My project probably seems frivolous to you, but I see this as hedging our bets and investing in the long term. Most movements, like most businesses, fail - often in their first year... some groundwork might be a sound investment at this point in human existence.
Anyway, after the competition, I would like to discuss some possibilities with you, but until then I should probably just stay out of your way and see how this goes. I wish you good luck with this! It's certainly an intriguing approach.
It's kind of a cross-cultural conundrum. I doubt the Revolutionary War reference flew over your head, and yet the Tories are an actual party these days. In any case, I think if you get to count as a Whig, you'd be of the Burkean type, as opposed to the rabble King George referred to. Jefferson was definitely Whiggish, but of course, didn't play the "long game."
Jefferson's Whiggish qualities always appealed to me. And somebody has to try and act immediately - I just worry about what happens if the current attempts are all shut down and we have no backup plan. I'm all about the contingencies. 😁
I guess I agree with the likes of Oakeshott and Hayek that plans are difficult to execute and generally involve too high a degree of rationalism. Instead, we can think of ourselves as catalysts and protocol designers. If, through multiple iteration cycles, some experiment takes off, then we will move the needle. I view projects like this as iterations. Even if we only manage to inspire someone else to do something more effective, such a consequence would be welcome.
Hey Max,
Hypothetically, I am up for the challenge here, but I would not get involved in a project like this as a competition as a matter of principle. But more than this, I am still trying to feel out whether the folks you are hanging out with can operate as an effective movement or not. I do not doubt the conviction (especially yours, Max) - but are you a movement or a path of exile...? How would we even tell these apart at this point?
I admire that you're trying to take immediate action - but my intuition tells me we don't yet have the framework for immediate action, certainly not in the style required for a successful movement. That's why I've opted to work on principles at Stranger Worlds, 'playing the long game', as I've described it elsewhere. My project probably seems frivolous to you, but I see this as hedging our bets and investing in the long term. Most movements, like most businesses, fail - often in their first year... some groundwork might be a sound investment at this point in human existence.
Anyway, after the competition, I would like to discuss some possibilities with you, but until then I should probably just stay out of your way and see how this goes. I wish you good luck with this! It's certainly an intriguing approach.
With unlimited love and respect,
Chris.
Tory!
Ha ha ha! Now that's a name I've NEVER been tarred with. I'm much more of a Whig. Except for the increasing the power of parliament part. 😉
It's kind of a cross-cultural conundrum. I doubt the Revolutionary War reference flew over your head, and yet the Tories are an actual party these days. In any case, I think if you get to count as a Whig, you'd be of the Burkean type, as opposed to the rabble King George referred to. Jefferson was definitely Whiggish, but of course, didn't play the "long game."
Jefferson's Whiggish qualities always appealed to me. And somebody has to try and act immediately - I just worry about what happens if the current attempts are all shut down and we have no backup plan. I'm all about the contingencies. 😁
Stay wonderful!
I guess I agree with the likes of Oakeshott and Hayek that plans are difficult to execute and generally involve too high a degree of rationalism. Instead, we can think of ourselves as catalysts and protocol designers. If, through multiple iteration cycles, some experiment takes off, then we will move the needle. I view projects like this as iterations. Even if we only manage to inspire someone else to do something more effective, such a consequence would be welcome.