in thread "Study claims -20% productivity loss from use of AI tools. Huge if true.": The study is never sound. The results never generalize.... 2w ago (collapse hidden) log in to judge received 16.9 16.9 The study is never s (view hidden) log in to judge received 16.9 16.9
in thread "Roland-Garros and aristocratic institutions": Good post but I'm gonna disagree with the framing. tbh the hyperspecialized "start training for a sport while you're still in the womb and make it the sole focus of your life" stuff never seemed aristocratic to me. I understand the aristocratic focus on sp... 2mo ago (collapse hidden) log in to judge received 8.5 8.5 Good post but I'm go (view hidden) log in to judge received 8.5 8.5
in thread "Is Islam a more appropriate starting point than Christianity for the modern Western elite?": Interesting question, but Islam doesn't seem like a good pick up for this purpose. Islam emerged in the context of military conquest, raiding, and looting, with coordination based largely around clans and blood ties. Not a good analogue to the present situ... 2mo ago (collapse hidden) log in to judge received 5.9 5.9 Interesting question (view hidden) log in to judge received 5.9 5.9