The Machiavellians
by James Burnham · first published 1943
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…interest to dominate when that is necessary. If there is too much self interest within the ruling class and not enough circulation it ends up "killing the host". I would definitely recommend the book "The Machiavellians" by James Burnham for a formal survey of these sort of ideas. Pareto is one of these Machiavellians and so his work is analyzed.
on “Validating DKIM signature of Hunter Biden email” ↗…them aren't actually elites in reality, even if they pretend they are or believe they are being oblivious to all the artificial mechanisms that put them there in the first place. Anyways, the book "The Machiavellians" is a good read. https://www.amazon.com/Machiavellians-Defenders-Freedom-Jame...
on “Rethinking the Luddites in the Age of A.I” ↗The Coming of Neo-Feudalism - Joel Kotkin (its a brainful) Algorithns to live by - Brian Christian Thinking Fast and Slow - Daniel khaneman The Machiavellians: Defenders of Freedom - James Burnham
on “Ask HN: What nonfiction books do you keep rereading?” ↗…quotes would suggest. He's very much focused on the nature of power and he's extremely well-read. Every time I watch a new interview with him I end up buying another book or two. I recently finished The Machiavellians by James Burnham which is the book he always recommends people read. Yarvin actually invented the terms "redpill" and "bluepill" interestingly. As far as Nick Land goes, I will check him out. I see that…
on “Everything I know about elite America I learned from Fresh Prince and West Wing” ↗“Anti-authoritarianism is an elite value” https://twitter.com/davidshor/status/1522341844960436224 Also see Burnham, “The Machiavellians: Defenders of Freedom” or Hayek, “Rules and Order” section “Principles and Expediency”. In general it’s the elites who have to care about norms and principles, and hold each other accountable. Voters…
on “Low economic growth is a slow-burning crisis for Britain” ↗