Astral Flight Simulation Curtis Yarvin's Unqualified Reservations: An Open Letter to Open Minded Progressives
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Sep 11, 2023 
Author Curtis Yarvin and Mencius Moldbug discuss the relevance of Moldbug's blog and the influence of counterculture movements on political ideologies. They critique Noam Chomsky's documentary 'Manufacturing Consent' and explore the concept of the 'cathedral'. The speakers also delve into the psychology behind people believing what they read in prestigious institutions and discuss the potential future of major news organizations relying on AI programs.
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Curtis Yarvin's Political System
- Curtis Yarvin (Mencius Moldbug) has a comprehensive political system explaining history and politics in a connected way.
- His analysis influenced 21st-century political thought and predicted key trends like South Africa's crisis.
The Cathedral's True Purpose
- The Cathedral denotes a self-perpetuating progressive elite in media, academia, and think tanks.
- It works not for advertisers but to entrench and sustain progressive power and ideology over time.
Skepticism Toward Media Institutions
- Look beyond media and universities as mere information sources; they actively shape political power.
- Be skeptical of seeming neutrality; these institutions serve progressive entrenchment, not objective truth.