Captive MindCzeslaw Milosz, Jane Zielonko
Captive Mind
by Czeslaw Milosz, Jane Zielonko · first published 1981
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…akin to the universal basic income. The question becomes, does that just exist for Western societies or for the entire world? I didn't read the entire article but it struck me to point out that "The Captive Mind" by Czeslaw Milosz is extremely relevant here. While the USSR was no wonderful place to be, artists tended to be happy there, because even if they were forced to "art" in a particular sense, the USSR…
on “The Case Against the Universal Basic Income” ↗The title should be changed - it's about Czeslaw Milosz, not Oscar. BTW, anyone who wants to experience some true literary and intellectual bliss, try Czeslaw Milosz's books and essays ("Captive Mind", "Native Realm", "Visions from the San Francisco Bay" or many others). Even his biography is utterly fascinating - it feels like he has experienced more during his lifetime than a dozen of your typical…
on “At Home in Exile” ↗I appreciate Stross too, he always reminds me of The Captive Mind by Czeslaw Milosz... "the writer's essential task – to look at the world from his own independent viewpoint, to tell the truth as he sees it, and so to keep watch and ward in the interest of society as…
on “Spy Kids” ↗…relevant in societies back then; we're wise to not follow it now". But that's just skipping with extra steps. Edit: just to make sure it's clear - I'm very happy when such skipping happens. A quote from Captive Mind by Czeslaw Milosz: > When someone is honestly 55% right, that’s very good and there’s no use wrangling. And if someone is 60% right, it’s wonderful, it’s great luck, and let him thank God. But what’s…