[extropy-chat] Politics: worthwhile commentary

[Dirk Bruere]

On 12/29/05, Robert Bradbury <robert.bradbury at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I agree with Dirk, that politics is somewhat different.  In part because
> it is constantly shifting.  So unlike a "hard" science it is difficult to
> establish who the authoritative sources are.
>
> I find Friedman appealing on several levels.  He has concrete experience
> following the policy makers going back ~15 years.  He has actually *been* on
> the ground everyplace from Lebanon to India.  He was selected by the
> publisher of the NY Times to be an editorial columnist.  He does not seem to
> hesitate when taking those in power to task when they are screwing up.
>
> Most importantly -- every time I read one of his columns, or hear him
> speak, it usually makes complete sense to me.  I.e. his arguments are very
> well reasoned.
>
> If the singularity is coming, and if we hope to survive it, I would
> suggest that it might be useful to identify and at least listen to those
> people who seem to be capable of having crucial insights.
>
> When I see people running around citing "international law", "treaties",
> etc. I am inclined to reflect (unfortunately -- as it is most probably time
> poorly spent) on the degree to which "they" most probably do not "get" it.
>
>
We can each point to such people.
The problem is, they come to different conclusions.

Dirk
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