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Well, what we have now is manifestly not conservatism. I would argue it is Yarvinism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtis_Yarvin https://en.wikipedia.org/wik
by drawkward 2y ago
Well, what we have now is manifestly not conservatism. I would argue it is Yarvinism:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtis_Yarvin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtis_Yarvin
"In his blog Unqualified Reservations, which he wrote from 2007 to 2014, and in his later newsletter Gray Mirror, which he started in 2020, he argues that American democracy is a failed experiment[5] that should be replaced by an accountable monarchy, similar to the governance structure of corporations.[6] In 2002, Yarvin began work on a personal software project that eventually became the Urbit networked computing platform. In 2013, he co-founded the company Tlon to oversee the Urbit project and helped lead it until 2019.[7]
Yarvin has been described as a "neo-reactionary", "neo-monarchist" and "neo-feudalist" who "sees liberalism as creating a Matrix-like totalitarian system, and who wants to replace American democracy with a sort of techno-monarchy".[8][9][10][11] He has defended the institution of slavery, and has suggested that certain races may be more naturally inclined toward servitude than others.[12][13] He has claimed that whites have higher IQs than black people, but does not consider himself a white nationalist. He is a critic of US civil rights programs, and has called the civil rights movement a "black-rage industry".[14]
Yarvin has influenced some prominent Silicon Valley investors and Republican politicians, with venture capitalist Peter Thiel described as his "most important connection".[15] Political strategist Steve Bannon has read and admired his work.[16] U.S. Vice President JD Vance "has cited Yarvin as an influence himself."[17][18][19] Michael Anton, the State Department Director of Policy Planning during Trump's second presidency, has also discussed Yarvin's ideas.[20] In January 2025, Yarvin attended a Trump inaugural gala in Washington; Politico reported he was "an informal guest of honor" due to his "outsize influence over the Trumpian right."[21]"
- amarcheschi 2y agoI guess that only someone who would see himself on top could conceive something so perverted
- nemo44x 2y agoYarvin has stated he absolutely is not the person on top. That he’s not cut out to be that person. His role is the philosopher; more a priest than prince.
- freen 2y agoThose tend to get killed pretty quickly, unless they are completely willing to subjugate themselves to the person on the top. Either Yarvin is so ignorant of history that he’s barely worth listening to, or he is actively malevolent, and intentionally deceptive, OR he has absolutely no qualms about bending his “philosophy” to the whims of whoever happens to control the executioner. Take your pick.
- anigbrowl 2y agoTo quote William Burroughs, 'beware of whores who say they don't want money. What they mean is they want more money...much more.'
- nemo44x 2y agoIt’s a great quote and true if Sam Altman is any example. I don’t know Yarvin but he has pretty much explicitly said and taken actions which suggest he’s not interested in ruling. He’s written many thousands of words why he wouldn’t be a good ruler. But he is explicit in his desire for a ruler.
- anigbrowl 2y agoYarvin doesn't want all the bother of trying to become a monarch (a lifetime quest), but I'm sure you can think of historical advisers to royalty that have made themselves indispensable to several generations of rulers.
- goatlover 2y agoIf liberalism is creating a Matrix-like totalitarian system, then what the hell is techno-monarchy creating?
- krapp 2y agoMore of a torment nexus.
- legitster 2y agoThe best case against this are people formerly from Trump's inner circle who say he really has no ideal or political agenda except for himself. You are right though. There is nothing "conservative" about the current "conservative" party. It is 100% pure reactionary. The only principles are opposition to what "the opposition" wants.