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Libertarianism speaks to the American myth of the self-made man and the lonely pioneer on the plains. (Glorification of men is a recurring feature.) Like Marxism, it is a complete explanatory system. It appeals to supersmart engineers and others who never really grow up.
George Packer
theatlantic.com
And thank you for it. God. Or world. Whoever it was gave it to me, I humbly thank you,
Lincoln in the Bardo
George Saunders
There are three traditional methods for relating directly with difficult circumstances as a path of awakening and joy. The first method we’ll call no more struggle; the second, using poison as medicine; and the third, seeing whatever arises as enlightened wisdom. These are three techniques for working with chaos, difficulties, and unwanted events in our daily lives.
Pema Chödrön’s Three Methods for Working with Chaos
Lion’s Roar
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