The race discussion is problematic and the entire essay is tinged with nationalism and boomer energy, but I can't lie...his argument for Eastern materThe race discussion is problematic and the entire essay is tinged with nationalism and boomer energy, but I can't lie...his argument for Eastern material aesthetics and nostalgic simplicity is convincing and the writing style is beautiful. He's 100% right about one thing — Japanese toilets and stationery are superior....more
It's really fun to see where the AI speaks and where the human does — sometimes it's clearer than other times.It's really fun to see where the AI speaks and where the human does — sometimes it's clearer than other times....more
It's always interesting (and a little scary) to think about how unreliable our brains actually are.It's always interesting (and a little scary) to think about how unreliable our brains actually are....more
Read for school. Has some parts that are really interesting, some really spicy takes, and some really memorable quotes and calls-to-Actual Rating: 3.5
Read for school. Has some parts that are really interesting, some really spicy takes, and some really memorable quotes and calls-to-action. There's definitely some parts where my attention wavered but overall I enjoyed the political and historical context this gave....more
This book kind of bounced between being repetitive and okay, with random lines that would actually be really interesting. My favorite parts were thoseThis book kind of bounced between being repetitive and okay, with random lines that would actually be really interesting. My favorite parts were those about Bernie....more
My two stars is not to say that this book wasn't interesting or that I hated it — if anything this was still a really informational read and I enjoyedMy two stars is not to say that this book wasn't interesting or that I hated it — if anything this was still a really informational read and I enjoyed seeing old elections through a different lens. The main problem for me, however, was that there seemed to be a painful lack of intersectionality in the book, whether it be race or class. With that, I really felt the divide between second-wave and third-wave feminism. It wasn't just that there were other factors the book seemed to disregard, but also just that the book felt too devoid of policy discussion....more
Goes over the little known fact that MLK advocated for universal basic income. This is really something that more people should read to truly understaGoes over the little known fact that MLK advocated for universal basic income. This is really something that more people should read to truly understand the idea of non-violence and learn how economics fits into MLK's political theory....more
A lot of content and interesting political theory here; I love any intersection between racial and economic discourse. But as always there are some reA lot of content and interesting political theory here; I love any intersection between racial and economic discourse. But as always there are some readings that connect to me more and others less....more
Once again — I love the concept of what she's saying and I love the theory of the militant Black woman as the leaders in race and sex equality.
There wOnce again — I love the concept of what she's saying and I love the theory of the militant Black woman as the leaders in race and sex equality.
There were, however, definitely some that connected to me more and others less, and the nature of reading compilations is that they get a little repetitive....more
In theory I love what this is saying about racial terrorism as economic super-exploitation. But it wasn't that interesting of a read.In theory I love what this is saying about racial terrorism as economic super-exploitation. But it wasn't that interesting of a read....more
Read for school. If you asked me whether or not this was an interesting piece of political theory, I'd say yes — but if you asked me whether I actuallRead for school. If you asked me whether or not this was an interesting piece of political theory, I'd say yes — but if you asked me whether I actually enjoyed reading this... then not really....more
Probably one of my favorite reads for my political thought class. So intriguing and mesmerizing — this is a type of narrative that we rarely read abouProbably one of my favorite reads for my political thought class. So intriguing and mesmerizing — this is a type of narrative that we rarely read about that talks about the moral costs and racial constraints that might lead to someone passing — and I was captivated from beginning to end....more
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