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It purports to be concerned with maximizing [[freedom]] in both the [[political]] and [[economic]] spheres, but tends to be focused too much on the [[economic]] [[freedom]] of billionaires over the [[well-being]] of the general public. | It purports to be concerned with maximizing [[freedom]] in both the [[political]] and [[economic]] spheres, but tends to be focused too much on the [[economic]] [[freedom]] of billionaires over the [[well-being]] of the general public. | ||
[[metaculture]] has many roots in Libertarian [[philosophy]]. The notions of distributed power, [[self-organization]] of [[capital]] markets, maximizing [[freedom]], are all important components of [[political]] and [[economic]] [[best-practices]]. | [[metaculture]] has many roots in Libertarian [[philosophy]]. The notions of distributed power, [[self-organization]] of [[capital]] markets, and maximizing [[freedom]], are all important components of [[political]] and [[economic]] [[best-practices]]. | ||
Where the paths diverge is in the analysis of true [[freedom]] and the nuanced consideration of [[economic]] forces beyond our control other than taxation. Also in the ideological rigidity that [[free markets]] are the best solution to every problem, ignoring [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_monopoly natural monopolies] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perverse_incentive perverse incentive] structures in industries like healthcare and public utilities. | Where the paths diverge is in the analysis of true [[freedom]] and the nuanced consideration of [[economic]] forces beyond our control other than taxation. Also in the ideological rigidity that [[free markets]] are the best solution to every problem, ignoring [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_monopoly natural monopolies] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perverse_incentive perverse incentive] structures in industries like healthcare and public utilities. | ||
Striving to maximize [[freedom]] is a laudable goal. Thinking that the [[government]] is the only entity that can limit your [[freedom]] is short-sighted. | Striving to maximize [[freedom]] is a laudable goal. Thinking that the [[government]] is the only entity that can limit your [[freedom]] is short-sighted. | ||
Revision as of 21:00, 27 December 2023
Libertarianism is the preferred political ideology of the technological elites.
It purports to be concerned with maximizing freedom in both the political and economic spheres, but tends to be focused too much on the economic freedom of billionaires over the well-being of the general public.
metaculture has many roots in Libertarian philosophy. The notions of distributed power, self-organization of capital markets, and maximizing freedom, are all important components of political and economic best-practices.
Where the paths diverge is in the analysis of true freedom and the nuanced consideration of economic forces beyond our control other than taxation. Also in the ideological rigidity that free markets are the best solution to every problem, ignoring natural monopolies and perverse incentive structures in industries like healthcare and public utilities.
Striving to maximize freedom is a laudable goal. Thinking that the government is the only entity that can limit your freedom is short-sighted.