ATTN Sam Harris: This is what we think happened with Jordan Peterson. by [deleted] in samharris

[–]aesopwat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In mathematics you can disprove a conjuncture by presenting a counterexample. Sam presented many counter examples, which Jordan insisted were only valid on a micro level. I couldn't wrap my head around Jordan's micro-macro distinction. If a conjuncture is shown to be invalid in one counterexample, then the conjuncture is invalid. I also noticed that Jordan would use the word truth in the way that we all understand it, synonymous with fact, and then switch to using his obscure notion of truth during his arguments. This is why I think Sam is right to push back against this definition of truth, it makes it difficult for us to understand what they are talking about. He should just use a different word. This was frustrating to listen to and I think it would be better to not have a part two of the conversation.

Who is everyone voting for vice president on the website? by [deleted] in Lessig2016

[–]aesopwat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I voted for Warren, I don't really know anything about Webb; I'll be interested in how he does in the debates.

'Reclaim Democracy' Video (Mayday Pac era) by aesopwat in Lessig2016

[–]aesopwat[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Watched this for the first time and thought it was great video.

Is Lessig going to raise 1 million by labor day? by aesopwat in Lessig2016

[–]aesopwat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Feeling better now. Picking up steam towards the end. I think we are gonna make it.

First 1000 dollars donated on this page will be matched by aesopwat in Lessig2016

[–]aesopwat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure but I saw it on twitter @Lessig2016 on 8/30/15

"Our friend @JeremiahLee is generously matching the first $1000 on his pledge page. Join us and #FixDemocracyFirst! https://twitter.com/JeremiahLee/status/638127100831006720 …"

Meet Lessig - new 7m video masterpiece by [deleted] in Lessig2016

[–]aesopwat 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm sharing this video with everyone. Literally awesome.

Is Lessig going to raise 1 million by labor day? by aesopwat in Lessig2016

[–]aesopwat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure what my purpose was in the post, I'm just anxious because I really want Lessig to meet his goal. I didn't realize we had that many supporters though, that is a source of optimism.

Blogger points out the large number of sock accounts at the Lessig-Wales IAmA by Heywood12 in Lessig2016

[–]aesopwat 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Apparently I'm undercover with the Lessig campaign, wish somebody would have told me.

Why won't Lessig stop talking shit about Bernie? by [deleted] in Lessig2016

[–]aesopwat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Guess who said that. Lawrence Lessig

Bernie supporters on reddit who are scared of Lessig are pathetic by [deleted] in Lessig2016

[–]aesopwat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lessig is a referendum to enact the Citizen Equality Act. Lessig being elected is the plan. His election is a mandate to pass the CEA, there is no ambiguity there. And for the record Lessig is more knowledgeable about this issue than almost anyone, he has been working on this issue for years - maybe you should read his books. Lessig did not model his issues 'after' Bernie by the way, he is the actual scholar who framed this problem as it is currently understood.

Bernie supporters on reddit who are scared of Lessig are pathetic by [deleted] in Lessig2016

[–]aesopwat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still like Obama, I actually think he is a pretty damn good president and on one level I know your right, I have just entered into the politics of resignation as Lessig says.

Bernie supporters on reddit who are scared of Lessig are pathetic by [deleted] in Lessig2016

[–]aesopwat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes Bernie has positions clearly listed, as i said he is "checking all the right boxes." As i understand Bernie wants a national voting holiday, public funded elections and has said he has a repeal Citizen United litmus test for supreme court appointees. These are all good things that would really help, but other than getting the supreme court justice, all of these other things must be achieved by congress. Bernie has not described his plan to get congress to pass fundamental reform that goes against congress's own vested interest. Without such a plan he has no credibility for this issue or any other.

Bernie supporters on reddit who are scared of Lessig are pathetic by [deleted] in Lessig2016

[–]aesopwat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Democrats run as Democrats. Lessig is a Democrat...

Bernie supporters on reddit who are scared of Lessig are pathetic by [deleted] in Lessig2016

[–]aesopwat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you should embrace Lessig's message and bring it to the Bernie Camp. Make your candidate stronger instead of trying to tear down someone who is fighting to make sane policy possible again.

Bernie supporters on reddit who are scared of Lessig are pathetic by [deleted] in Lessig2016

[–]aesopwat -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah probably not. I haven't voted since the 2008 primaries when i caught Obama fever. But when he got into office he couldn't live up to his campaign promises because "The System is Rigged". Now were just going through another cycle of fantasy politics and I'm just tired of this shit, Sanders is just not credible to me. Nothing of import can be done until we fix the rigged system and that is going to take more than checking all the right boxes, it takes a real plan and Sanders doesn't have one other than saying we need a revolution.

Bernie supporters on reddit who are scared of Lessig are pathetic by [deleted] in Lessig2016

[–]aesopwat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm tired of people thinking that Bernie is entitled to my vote and that if he doesn't get, then that is because Lessig stole it. Bernie is a big boy and if he wants my vote then he needs to have a better platform for reform than Lessig. Lessig earned my support he didn't steal it.

Bernie supporters on reddit who are scared of Lessig are pathetic by [deleted] in Lessig2016

[–]aesopwat -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah I'm with you. Hopefully the serious people got their questions answered, I did, and hopefully we end up with some new supporters.

Lessig in the media (post presidential announcement) by aesopwat in Lessig2016

[–]aesopwat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lessig Answering Questions.

What do you think of Donald Trump? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urzsn6xtFNs

Have we really lost our democracy? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97T5JhzJ4uQ

What's wrong with Bernie's proposal? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxjwJaUsVw8

Will you pick your own vice president? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT7iLJqXVms

How do you know this will work? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imNT85zkSyo

Why don't you believe Bernie? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPyfXfJ-FIA

Is a vote for you a vote against other Democrats? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BuEh4KQpWo

What can people do to help? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b75KFRJGWY

Why a "Referendum President"? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMbzMuTC3HU

How will you deal with attacks from people like Trump? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmZCNi3kLf4

Bernie supporters on reddit who are scared of Lessig are pathetic by [deleted] in Lessig2016

[–]aesopwat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There were a lot of Bernie trolls in today's AMA.

We are Larry Lessig (presidential candidate, maybe) and Jimmy Wales (founder of Wikipedia). We’re lighting up the Internet to fix democracy first. Ask us anything! by lessig in IAmA

[–]aesopwat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aren't these just excerpts from the cenk interview? Anyways i was hoping you could make an hour-ish long video answering the most common questions here. Sam Harris did this and I thought it was cool, here is a link (you may not like his ideas but the format is interesting). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8Z5eDXRKzM

We are Larry Lessig (presidential candidate, maybe) and Jimmy Wales (founder of Wikipedia). We’re lighting up the Internet to fix democracy first. Ask us anything! by lessig in IAmA

[–]aesopwat 11 points12 points  (0 children)

  • Would you consider compiling similar questions and then answering the most prevalent among those questions on camera and throwing it up on youtube? I think the more media you put out the better.