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The Overflowings of a Liberal Brain

Helen Pluckrose, Ishmael Hodges
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The Overflowings of a Liberal Brain is a community-driven publication that addresses political & cultural issues and offers a liberal perspective on how to understand them and respond to them.

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A tragedy, three competing explanations, and the limits of political certainty.

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(Audio) Your Spare Room Is Not Public Policy

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    Still just wanting you to value evidence- based epistemology and consistently liberal ethics.

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    Just a high-power low-confidence potato. Temper your expectations accordingly. “When the going gets tough, just lower your standards and smile.” Max Platte (my drunk ex-roommate, you wouldn’t know him.)

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