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Theodore John Kaczynski (unabomber@social.here.blue)'s status on Thursday, 21-Nov-2024 22:13:21 JST 
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When you watch MSM you are giving people like this a platform and an income -
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Theodore John Kaczynski (unabomber@social.here.blue)'s status on Tuesday, 19-Nov-2024 09:20:51 JST
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Feminism with Chinese characteristics -
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Theodore John Kaczynski (unabomber@social.here.blue)'s status on Friday, 15-Nov-2024 03:35:14 JST
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Sand hook victim died in Boston marathon bombing also -
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Theodore John Kaczynski (unabomber@social.here.blue)'s status on Saturday, 09-Nov-2024 23:21:27 JST
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It is strange how:
We accept military technology (the technology to kill) has improved and is now more efficient and successful at killing people if necessary
But we do not accept medical technology (the technology to make people healthy) is more efficient and successful at making people healthy. Many forms of medical quackery like homeopaths, chiropractors, faith healing etc are prevalent. We are suspicious of all newly developed medicine. The newer the medical pharmaceutical innovation the more fearful we are that it will harm us instead of helping us. -
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Theodore John Kaczynski (unabomber@social.here.blue)'s status on Friday, 08-Nov-2024 13:37:44 JST
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Democrats: "Why are young men voting Republican?"
Also Democrats: "We need a war to thin out young men." -
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Theodore John Kaczynski (unabomber@social.here.blue)'s status on Friday, 08-Nov-2024 09:12:12 JST
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"I keep coming to Reddit to read the opinions of Trump supporters but only encounter lefties. Why aren't they speaking up?"
Reddit banned them all, bro.
You're in an echochamber. -
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Theodore John Kaczynski (unabomber@social.here.blue)'s status on Thursday, 07-Nov-2024 17:20:26 JST
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Eric Hoffer's "The True Believer" contains many insightful observations about mass movements and their followers. Here are some of the lesser-known but thought-provoking ideas from the book:
## The Interchangeability of Mass Movements
One of Hoffer's more intriguing arguments is that for the true believer, the specific ideology or cause is often less important than the act of belonging to a movement itself. He suggests that followers can switch between seemingly opposed movements with surprising ease[1]. This implies that the psychological needs fulfilled by joining a movement may be more important to some followers than the actual content of the movement's beliefs.
## The Role of Boredom and Meaninglessness
While frustration is a key factor, Hoffer also highlights how boredom and a lack of purpose can drive people to mass movements. He argues that those who feel their lives lack meaning or excitement are particularly susceptible to the allure of a cause that promises to give their existence significance[4].
## The Paradox of Self-Esteem
Hoffer presents an interesting paradox regarding self-esteem and mass movements. He suggests that while joining a movement often stems from low self-esteem, once part of the movement, followers often develop an inflated sense of self-importance. As he puts it, "The vanity of the selfless, even those who practice utmost humility, is boundless"[5].
## The Importance of "Make-Believe"
Hoffer emphasizes the role of what he calls "make-believe" in mass movements. This refers to the ability of movements to create alternate realities or narratives that their followers can immerse themselves in. This make-believe element allows followers to escape their personal frustrations and feel part of something greater[4].
## The Appeal to the "New Poor"
While poverty is often associated with susceptibility to mass movements, Hoffer makes a more nuanced argument. He suggests that it's not the "abjectly poor" who are most likely to join movements, but rather the "new poor" - those who have recently experienced a decline in status or wealth. This group, having tasted better circumstances, finds their current situation more frustrating[6].
## The Power of United Action
Hoffer argues that the appeal of mass movements lies not just in their ideologies, but in the opportunity they provide for united action. The act of working together towards a common goal, regardless of what that goal might be, can be deeply satisfying for followers[6].
## The Role of Doctrine as a Practical Tool
While many focus on the content of a movement's beliefs, Hoffer suggests that doctrine often serves a more practical purpose. He argues that it acts as a shield against doubt, providing followers with ready-made answers and justifications that help maintain their faith in the movement[6].
These insights demonstrate Hoffer's nuanced understanding of the psychological factors driving mass movements, going beyond simple explanations to explore the complex interplay of human needs, frustrations, and desires that fuel these phenomena.
Citations:
[1] The True Believer Revisited | Issue 34 - Philosophy Now https://philosophynow.org/issues/34/The_True_Believer_Revisited
[2] Management lessons of The True Believer - Strategy+business https://www.strategy-business.com/blog/Management-lessons-of-The-True-Believer
[3] Hoffer and the True Believers | The Russell Kirk Center https://kirkcenter.org/essays/hoffer-and-the-true-believers/
[4] Book review: The True Believer - The Unhedged Capitalist - Substack https://theunhedgedcapitalist.substack.com/p/book-review-the-true-believer
[5] Eric Hoffer's 'The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass ... https://www.opeu.org.br/2024/03/11/eric-hoffers-the-true-believer-thoughts-on-the-nature-of-mass-movements/
[6] The True Believer Summary | SuperSummary https://www.supersummary.com/the-true-believer/summary/ -
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Theodore John Kaczynski (unabomber@social.here.blue)'s status on Wednesday, 06-Nov-2024 23:25:51 JST
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They cheated in 2020. They infected the whole world with an engineered pandemic so as to justify mail in ballots in just one country -
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Theodore John Kaczynski (unabomber@social.here.blue)'s status on Wednesday, 16-Oct-2024 18:47:59 JST
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Saaars please buy the chocolate it the best chocolate in world. Please saaars. -
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Theodore John Kaczynski (unabomber@social.here.blue)'s status on Tuesday, 08-Oct-2024 10:03:43 JST
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Do games containing sexual intercourse lead to higher birth rates? -
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Theodore John Kaczynski (unabomber@social.here.blue)'s status on Saturday, 28-Sep-2024 09:39:36 JST
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Theodore John Kaczynski (unabomber@social.here.blue)'s status on Friday, 27-Sep-2024 13:16:11 JST
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https://journa.host/@w7voa/113205875475788796
CBS News - Former President Trump's campaign scrapped plans for an upcoming outdoor rally in Wisconsin after the Secret Service said it did not have the personnel needed to secure the site.
This journo is from Voice of America, so not sure how real any of this is. -
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Theodore John Kaczynski (unabomber@social.here.blue)'s status on Monday, 02-Sep-2024 01:19:01 JST
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You believe it is 2024 AD, when in fact it is closer to 1224 AD. We don’t know the exact date because honestly we do not know.
The so called first millennium only lasted 300 years. Careful analysis of stratigraphy and coins reveals this.
The chronology accidentally triple counted the length of the Roman empire when they added up all the evidence e.g. reigns of kings.
Source: https://www.unz.com/article/how-long-was-the-first-millenium/
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Theodore John Kaczynski (unabomber@social.here.blue)'s status on Wednesday, 26-Jun-2024 20:06:19 JST
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@hakui @lain @cell @mametsuko Buy Japanese stock index funds.
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Theodore John Kaczynski (unabomber@social.here.blue)'s status on Wednesday, 26-Jun-2024 20:06:17 JST
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@hakui @cell @mametsuko It works because equities are a share in human productivity and ingenuity, which never falls even wrt gold.
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Theodore John Kaczynski (unabomber@social.here.blue)'s status on Wednesday, 26-Jun-2024 20:06:16 JST
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@hakui @cell @mametsuko OK then buy gold.
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Theodore John Kaczynski (unabomber@social.here.blue)'s status on Tuesday, 23-Apr-2024 17:28:43 JST
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Ministry of truth has spoken. Science is settled.
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Theodore John Kaczynski (unabomber@social.here.blue)'s status on Monday, 15-Apr-2024 20:14:59 JST
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My mother in law has been in the hospital for a month now. We might move her to another hospital. Failing kidneys. Edema everywhere.
Perhaps there is something to be said about dying in war. Perhaps there is honor in that type of death -
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Theodore John Kaczynski (unabomber@social.here.blue)'s status on Wednesday, 27-Mar-2024 22:57:23 JST
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It is now in the interest of US government that all oil be bought without using USD, as long as non-US government bonds are not used to store trade surpluses.
This has radical implications. It means Gold, and currencies of export oriented economies like Japan, and even Bitcoin are now more desirable. Because it is easier to settle trade imbalances using them.
Source: https://twitter.com/ces921/status/1772918400806715798
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Theodore John Kaczynski (unabomber@social.here.blue)'s status on Wednesday, 27-Mar-2024 22:57:22 JST
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@perfect_brains Most likely it means buy gold, buy Japanese stocks, buy silver, buy oil. But of these, perhaps only a few Japanese stocks, and silver still remain cheap. And silver will need a few years after cocoa goes up to go to the moon.
This 50 year chart is Cocoa (black) and Silver (Pink). Cocoa tends to lead silver with very sharp moves higher
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