Barazzuttist Thought
Economics • Sociology • Psychology • Philosophy
Barazzuttist Thought is a blog dedicated to examining a range of topics in the humanities, often with an empiricist bent. If this interests you, consider subscribing and also reaching out using my contact page.
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The Paradox of DEI: Why Diversity and Equity are Mutually Exclusive
Summary This article takes diversity and equity as moral values seriously, examining their real-world implications with particular emphasis on culture. Diversity, or the property of cultural variability, politically speaking, often requires social or geographical separation between groups to be preserved. Conversely, equity, or the property of equal outcomes between groups, politically speaking, often requires social…
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On the Relationship Between Intelligence and Political Views: A Look at Research Plus Speculation
In many political circles, there is a desire to rationalize why one’s beliefs are superior to others’. This often takes the form of identifying particular indicators that one has stronger beliefs in. Some invoke the physiognomy meme, using a person’s physical attractiveness as an indicator of the quality of their beliefs. Others focus on the…
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Does Economic Inequality Matter? Not as Much as You Think
There is a common debate that concerns whether inequality actually matters. The argument for why inequality doesn’t matter is generally justified on the basis that, as long as everyone in a society has a minimum standard of living, it doesn’t matter if some individuals are extremely wealthy while others are making it by decently but…
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Cultural Relativism: A Nuanced Assessment
Cultural relativism is a topic that is extensively debated, not only in political circles but also in religious circles to a degree. These debates often get very heated for a number of reasons, but one of the primary ones is that they generally consist of people talking past one another. Some will argue that certain…
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Abandoning Techno-Progressivism: Why Material Progress Doesn’t Equate with Human Progress
A significant theme in my thinking since around 2022 has been the question of how to create a positive vision within which we can orient politics and society. Before this period, I did not believe this to be necessary or even important. I thought that people could rationally and abstractly decide what the best set…
