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The Woke: Imposing Solutions, Ignoring Evidence - Thomas Sowell

The Woke: Imposing Solutions, Ignoring Evidence - Thomas Sowell

The woke believe they have solutions to societal problems and use government power to impose them, often ignoring evidence and creating artificial crises, while individuals should rely on institutions and processes to achieve their own goals instead of looking for saviors Questions to inspire discussion What is the four-stage pattern of creating a crisis? —The four-stage pattern involves manufacturing a crisis and proposing a solution that aligns with a shared vision, even if the situation was already improving. What is the argument for reducing dependency through government aid? —The argument was sold as an investment that would pay off in...

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Equity: The Thief of Human Potential - Thomas Sowell

Equity: The Thief of Human Potential - Thomas Sowell

The pursuit of both traditional justice and Cosmic Justice by the Supreme Court has led to inconsistent decisions, as genuine equality of opportunity cannot be achieved by traditional justice, and pursuing Cosmic Justice can lead to character assassination and a society where disagreements are grounds for smears, ultimately victimizing both those targeted and those advocating for it Questions to inspire discussion  What is the difference between traditional justice and Cosmic Justice? —Traditional justice aims to treat everyone the same, while Cosmic Justice aims to equalize prospects for everyone, which is incompatible with applying the same rules and standards to all....

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