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Fractalguy: /* Other Practices in Government and Politics */

2026-01-02T12:52:40Z

Other Practices in Government and Politics

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	* [[wikipedia:Monarchism\|Monarchism]]		* [[wikipedia:Monarchism\|Monarchism]]
	* [[wikipedia:Neo-feudalism\|Neo-Feudalism]]		* [[wikipedia:Neo-feudalism\|Neo-Feudalism]]
			* [https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/02/corruption-trump-administration/681794/?gift=rZZcaO6W1L_eW-yisYV6Y5LZZF0NXY2F_ThaPvWbiPM Patrimonialism]
	* [[wikipedia:Technocracy_movement\|Technocracy]] [https://novum.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-technocracy]		* [[wikipedia:Technocracy_movement\|Technocracy]] [https://novum.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-technocracy]
	* [[wikipedia:Kleptocracy\|Kleptocracy]]		* [[wikipedia:Kleptocracy\|Kleptocracy]]

Fractalguy: /* Other Practices in Government and Politics */

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Other Practices in Government and Politics

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	{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8s-Xx7aJsg\|\|center\|Idiocracy - Politics of the Future\|frame}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8s-Xx7aJsg\|\|center\|Idiocracy - Politics of the Future\|frame}}
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			{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix4nKNDKhTQ\|\|center\|Why the Most Foolish People End Up in Power According to Machiavelli\|frame}}

	== Broad Trends, Not Current Events ==		== Broad Trends, Not Current Events ==

Fractalguy: /* Other Practices in Government and Politics */

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Other Practices in Government and Politics

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	* [[wikipedia:Monarchism\|Monarchism]]		* [[wikipedia:Monarchism\|Monarchism]]
	* [[wikipedia:Neo-feudalism\|Neo-Feudalism]]		* [[wikipedia:Neo-feudalism\|Neo-Feudalism]]
	* [[wikipedia:Technocracy_movement\|Technocracy]]		* [[wikipedia:Technocracy_movement\|Technocracy]] [https://novum.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-technocracy]
	* [[wikipedia:Kleptocracy\|Kleptocracy]]		* [[wikipedia:Kleptocracy\|Kleptocracy]]
	* [[wikipedia:Kakistocracy\|Kakistocracy]]		* [[wikipedia:Kakistocracy\|Kakistocracy]]

Fractalguy: /* Depolarization and Decalcification */

2025-07-06T10:13:30Z

Depolarization and Decalcification

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	== Depolarization and Decalcification ==		== Depolarization and Decalcification ==
	The primary political [[perspective]] being advocated by [[metaculture]] is that [[wikipedia:Political_polarization\|polarization]], and its more intransigent form calcification, must be opposed. Functional government requires a [[balance of power]] between opposing viewpoints who still see each other as part of a common [[in-group]] working towards a shared goal.<blockquote>''"If we choose only to expose ourselves to opinions and viewpoints that are in line to our own, we become more polarized, more set in our own ways. It will only reinforce and deepen the political divides in our country. But if we choose to actively seek out information that challenges our assumptions and beliefs, perhaps we can begin to understand where the people who disagree with us are coming from."'' -[[wikipedia:Barack_Obama\|Barack Obama]] </blockquote>[[Social media]] [[platforms]] have deployed [[outrage]]-based [[algorithms]] that have had the side-effect of promoting particularly polarized political [[perspectives]]. Often these views are far outside the realm of anything practical or desirable, but the [[memes]] spread because our [[outrage]] causes to say "look at what the crazy people on the [[In-group\|other side of the aisle]] are saying!" when real people weren't actually saying it until you shared it. And now that it's been shared, real people start to [[believe]] it! Then bad actors and [[trolls]] that only wish to sew chaos and confusion start using it for [[propaganda]], amplifying its reach dramatically. This cycle must be broken, which means we must start curating the sources of [[information]] that we train our [[Brains\|brain's]] [[neural networks]] with, and establishing new [[social norms]] that help us identify and reject [[outrage]]-porn and [[misinformation]] before it gets spread.		The primary political [[perspective]] being advocated by [[metaculture]] is that [[wikipedia:Political_polarization\|polarization]], and its more intransigent form calcification, must be opposed. Functional government requires a [[balance of power]] between opposing viewpoints who still see each other as part of a common [[in-group]] working towards a shared goal. This is different from [[wikipedia:Centrism\|centrism]], which often seeks compromise even when one side is clearly wrong. It is a [[perspective]] that prioritizes [[attention]] on consensus positions, and takes a cooperative approach instead an adversarial one. Polarization has nothing to do with extreme policy positions. It is all about seeing your political opponents as an [[enemy]] instead of fellow citizens with a different [[perspective]] on the issues.<blockquote>''"If we choose only to expose ourselves to opinions and viewpoints that are in line to our own, we become more polarized, more set in our own ways. It will only reinforce and deepen the political divides in our country. But if we choose to actively seek out information that challenges our assumptions and beliefs, perhaps we can begin to understand where the people who disagree with us are coming from."'' -[[wikipedia:Barack_Obama\|Barack Obama]] </blockquote>[[Social media]] [[platforms]] have deployed [[outrage]]-based [[algorithms]] that have had the side-effect of promoting particularly polarized political [[perspectives]]. Often these views are far outside the realm of anything practical or desirable, but the [[memes]] spread because our [[outrage]] causes to say "look at what the crazy people on the [[In-group\|other side of the aisle]] are saying!" when real people weren't actually saying it until you shared it. And now that it's been shared, real people start to [[believe]] it! Then bad actors and [[trolls]] that only wish to sew chaos and confusion start using it for [[propaganda]], amplifying its reach dramatically. This cycle must be broken, which means we must start curating the sources of [[information]] that we train our [[Brains\|brain's]] [[neural networks]] with, and establishing new [[social norms]] that help us identify and reject [[outrage]]-porn and [[misinformation]] before it gets spread.

	The [[Evidence-Based Best Practices\|evidence]] shows that [[happier]] [[societies]] are the ones that have implemented [[progressive]] reforms like [[universal health care]], worker's rights, and strong [[social safety nets]]. [[History]] has also shown that ostensibly [[progressive]] reformers who eliminate their opposition through [[revolution]] and are able to rule unchecked will quickly veer into [[authoritarianism]]. We must strive for self-improvement in government using only [[democratic]] means, with a [[Good Faith Conservatism\|good faith conservative]] opposition that keeps liberal excesses in check.		The [[Evidence-Based Best Practices\|evidence]] shows that [[happier]] [[societies]] are the ones that have implemented [[progressive]] reforms like [[universal health care]], worker's rights, and strong [[social safety nets]]. [[History]] has also shown that ostensibly [[progressive]] reformers who eliminate their opposition through [[revolution]] and are able to rule unchecked will quickly veer into [[authoritarianism]]. We must strive for self-improvement in government using only [[democratic]] means, with a [[Good Faith Conservatism\|good faith conservative]] opposition that keeps liberal excesses in check.

Fractalguy: /* Learn About Government */

2025-05-30T13:01:17Z

Learn About Government

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	Harvard has a free course called [https://pll.harvard.edu/course/american-government-constitutional-foundations American Government: Constitutional Foundations] that you can take to learn the history of the US constitution, separation of powers, and individual rights. This is of particular use in 2025 when it has become clear that many Americans have no idea what government does or how [[balance of power]] works.		Harvard has a free course called [https://pll.harvard.edu/course/american-government-constitutional-foundations American Government: Constitutional Foundations] that you can take to learn the history of the US constitution, separation of powers, and individual rights. This is of particular use in 2025 when it has become clear that many Americans have no idea what government does or how [[balance of power]] works.

	~~A great video outlining the [[history]] and evolution of modern [[democracy]].{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yYwnPvuTQE\|\|center\|The Evolution of World Democracies\|frame}}~~
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	[https://www.netflix.com/title/81037116 The G Word] is an entertaining and informative series that provides a much-needed civics lesson in what the [[government]] actually does with your [[tax]] [[money]]. Most people have no idea what much of the government does, the benefits to [[society]], or the lessons from [[history]] that we collectively decided not to repeat. This is a big reason behind the loss of [[trust]] in [[institutions]]. While [[libertarians]] will criticize this as pro-government [[propaganda]] and leftists will call it [[wikt:shitlib\|shitlib]] apologetics, reasonable people who aren't [[wikipedia:Extremely_online\|extremely online]] will see it as an earnest attempt to help explain government to a chronically underinformed and [[Misinformation\|misinformed]] public.		[https://www.netflix.com/title/81037116 The G Word] is an entertaining and informative series that provides a much-needed civics lesson in what the [[government]] actually does with your [[tax]] [[money]]. Most people have no idea what much of the government does, the benefits to [[society]], or the lessons from [[history]] that we collectively decided not to repeat. This is a big reason behind the loss of [[trust]] in [[institutions]]. While [[libertarians]] will criticize this as pro-government [[propaganda]] and leftists will call it [[wikt:shitlib\|shitlib]] apologetics, reasonable people who aren't [[wikipedia:Extremely_online\|extremely online]] will see it as an earnest attempt to help explain government to a chronically underinformed and [[Misinformation\|misinformed]] public.

Fractalguy: /* History of Government */

2025-05-28T12:49:54Z

History of Government

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	"[[Culture war]]" subjects are especially avoided since they have been reinforced through extensive and currently active [[propaganda]] to trigger highly partisan [[in-group]] and [[out-group]] responses. The goal of this [[wiki]] is to focus on the goals we share in common, and the underlying [[ethical]] values they represent, so we can see all people as part of the [[universal in-group]]. When people do this, they will naturally come to conclusions about current issues that embrace the ideals of [[love]], [[In-group\|acceptance]], and [[justice]].		"[[Culture war]]" subjects are especially avoided since they have been reinforced through extensive and currently active [[propaganda]] to trigger highly partisan [[in-group]] and [[out-group]] responses. The goal of this [[wiki]] is to focus on the goals we share in common, and the underlying [[ethical]] values they represent, so we can see all people as part of the [[universal in-group]]. When people do this, they will naturally come to conclusions about current issues that embrace the ideals of [[love]], [[In-group\|acceptance]], and [[justice]].

	== ~~History of~~ Government ==		== Learn About Government ==
	Harvard has a free course called [https://pll.harvard.edu/course/american-government-constitutional-foundations American Government: Constitutional Foundations] that you can take to learn the history of the US constitution, separation of powers, and individual rights. This is of particular use in 2025 when it has become clear that many Americans have no idea what government does or how [[balance of power]] works.		Harvard has a free course called [https://pll.harvard.edu/course/american-government-constitutional-foundations American Government: Constitutional Foundations] that you can take to learn the history of the US constitution, separation of powers, and individual rights. This is of particular use in 2025 when it has become clear that many Americans have no idea what government does or how [[balance of power]] works.

Fractalguy: /* History of Government */

2025-05-28T12:37:36Z

History of Government

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	== History of Government ==		== History of Government ==
			Harvard has a free course called [https://pll.harvard.edu/course/american-government-constitutional-foundations American Government: Constitutional Foundations] that you can take to learn the history of the US constitution, separation of powers, and individual rights. This is of particular use in 2025 when it has become clear that many Americans have no idea what government does or how [[balance of power]] works.

	A great video outlining the [[history]] and evolution of modern [[democracy]].{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yYwnPvuTQE\|\|center\|The Evolution of World Democracies\|frame}}		A great video outlining the [[history]] and evolution of modern [[democracy]].{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yYwnPvuTQE\|\|center\|The Evolution of World Democracies\|frame}}
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Fractalguy: /* History of Government */

2025-05-24T17:15:55Z

History of Government

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	A new version of School House Rock for the [[social media]] age is badly needed.		A new version of School House Rock for the [[social media]] age is badly needed.
	{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/~~show/SC_tvYCkc1dMc0cTea8jeREw~~?~~sbp~~=~~GhoKGFVDQ1VsZjlENm8yZXpEdGZnRm9NRGVmUQ%253D%253D~~\|\|center\|School House Rock (All ~~Episodes~~)\|frame}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEPd98CbbMk&list=PLODZSf7Ld9qx4JsWhIqV8Pyo317LMcmig&index=46\|\|center\|School House Rock (All Songs Playlist)\|frame}}

	== Modern Spirituality is Political ==		== Modern Spirituality is Political ==

Fractalguy: /* History of Government */

2025-05-24T17:12:53Z

History of Government

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	[https://www.netflix.com/title/81037116 Full series on Netflix].		[https://www.netflix.com/title/81037116 Full series on Netflix].
	{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeUq5Duxz1E\|\|center\|The G Word with Adam Conover\|frame}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeUq5Duxz1E\|\|center\|The G Word with Adam Conover\|frame}}
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			A new version of School House Rock for the [[social media]] age is badly needed.
			{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/show/SC_tvYCkc1dMc0cTea8jeREw?sbp=GhoKGFVDQ1VsZjlENm8yZXpEdGZnRm9NRGVmUQ%253D%253D\|\|center\|School House Rock (All Episodes)\|frame}}

	== Modern Spirituality is Political ==		== Modern Spirituality is Political ==

Fractalguy: /* Other Practices in Government and Politics */

2025-05-24T14:42:38Z

Other Practices in Government and Politics

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	* [[wikipedia:Kleptocracy\|Kleptocracy]]		* [[wikipedia:Kleptocracy\|Kleptocracy]]
	* [[wikipedia:Kakistocracy\|Kakistocracy]]		* [[wikipedia:Kakistocracy\|Kakistocracy]]
			* [[wikipedia:Gerontocracy\|Gerontocracy]]
	* [[wikipedia:Idiocracy\|Idiocracy]]		* [[wikipedia:Idiocracy\|Idiocracy]]
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	* [[wikipedia:Monarchism\|Monarchism]]		* [[wikipedia:Monarchism\|Monarchism]]
	* [[wikipedia:Neo-feudalism\|Neo-Feudalism]]		* [[wikipedia:Neo-feudalism\|Neo-Feudalism]]
			* [https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/02/corruption-trump-administration/681794/?gift=rZZcaO6W1L_eW-yisYV6Y5LZZF0NXY2F_ThaPvWbiPM Patrimonialism]
	* [[wikipedia:Technocracy_movement\|Technocracy]] [https://novum.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-technocracy]		* [[wikipedia:Technocracy_movement\|Technocracy]] [https://novum.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-technocracy]
	* [[wikipedia:Kleptocracy\|Kleptocracy]]		* [[wikipedia:Kleptocracy\|Kleptocracy]]

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	* [[wikipedia:Monarchism\|Monarchism]]		* [[wikipedia:Monarchism\|Monarchism]]
	* [[wikipedia:Neo-feudalism\|Neo-Feudalism]]		* [[wikipedia:Neo-feudalism\|Neo-Feudalism]]
	* [[wikipedia:Technocracy_movement\|Technocracy]]		* [[wikipedia:Technocracy_movement\|Technocracy]] [https://novum.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-technocracy]
	* [[wikipedia:Kleptocracy\|Kleptocracy]]		* [[wikipedia:Kleptocracy\|Kleptocracy]]
	* [[wikipedia:Kakistocracy\|Kakistocracy]]		* [[wikipedia:Kakistocracy\|Kakistocracy]]

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	* [[wikipedia:Kleptocracy\|Kleptocracy]]		* [[wikipedia:Kleptocracy\|Kleptocracy]]
	* [[wikipedia:Kakistocracy\|Kakistocracy]]		* [[wikipedia:Kakistocracy\|Kakistocracy]]
			* [[wikipedia:Gerontocracy\|Gerontocracy]]
	* [[wikipedia:Idiocracy\|Idiocracy]]		* [[wikipedia:Idiocracy\|Idiocracy]]
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