I take no credit for the claim that many liberals assume that talented individuals are the engine of progress! I read that in some critique of Louis Dumont (who we never got a chance to talk about!)--I'l find the name.

yeah people who say this usually don't get what organizing is

Especially for someone who was such a huge fan of *other* hypothetical persons

You can read all seven reflections and an introduction by @alysoncole18.bsky.social here: www.journals.uchicago.edu/toc/pol/2025...
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wait this isn't supposed to be a reductio

hahahaha

Back in the day, another SB grad student used to sing me this song as "Serene," so every time I hear it I'm back in the Harriman offices

I legit feel inspired every time I see you post this thank you

Bc that's who believes in IQ tests