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by psychlops 1194 days ago
A Hobbesian theory that people in power are happy that you believe.
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nradov 1194 days ago
Is there an alternative "theory" that actually works in the real world outside of idealist manifestos?
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psychlops 1194 days ago
Effectively every transaction done today is done without guns or laws. I've certainly haven't had to threaten anyone with litigation to purchase a cup of coffee. To believe that there is chaos without both is a sad myth.
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