Beer Last weekend I had the chance to get together with some members of the Academic Agent extended universe to have dinner and drinks. Many of you are already shocked. Much of what I write implies a negation of both Curtis Yarvin, by affirming political action, and a negation of AA, through my unapologetic patriotism, disinterest of elite theory, and a firm commitment to the Orthodox Faith. Yet, I am a social creature, and one of my best friends was at the get together, so I decided to go along, and I had lots of fun. Laughing with people I have had spats with online, up to and including multiple public debates, people I violently disagree with on topics as varying as AI and the Petro Dollar, made me think about the significance of food and beer. Were we simply putting aside our very real differences for the sake of companionship? Or are our expressed views more performative? Signaling to our audience that we are “their guy”, while having fun with our sparring partners behind closed doors?
Beers and Bears that Bind
Beers and Bears that Bind
Beers and Bears that Bind
Beer Last weekend I had the chance to get together with some members of the Academic Agent extended universe to have dinner and drinks. Many of you are already shocked. Much of what I write implies a negation of both Curtis Yarvin, by affirming political action, and a negation of AA, through my unapologetic patriotism, disinterest of elite theory, and a firm commitment to the Orthodox Faith. Yet, I am a social creature, and one of my best friends was at the get together, so I decided to go along, and I had lots of fun. Laughing with people I have had spats with online, up to and including multiple public debates, people I violently disagree with on topics as varying as AI and the Petro Dollar, made me think about the significance of food and beer. Were we simply putting aside our very real differences for the sake of companionship? Or are our expressed views more performative? Signaling to our audience that we are “their guy”, while having fun with our sparring partners behind closed doors?