Robin Hanson(@robinhanson):Most political alliances are bound together by many specific positions, not abstract principles. Allowing the abstractions to change as specific positions and alliances change. Intellectuals may be bothered by this, but have little influence.

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Robin Hanson@robinhanson

2026.10.12 14:52

Most political alliances are bound together by many specific positions, not abstract principles. Allowing the abstractions to change as specific positions and alliances change. Intellectuals may be bothered by this, but have little influence.

Matthew Yglesias@mattyglesias

2026.10.12 13:18

A laudable left-liberal impulse toward inclusion became a vehicle for all kinds of deeply illiberal anti-individualistic identity politics concepts to enter mainstream Democratic politics.