And I think the youngsters know they need more responsibility as well. That’s why Jordan Peterson’s message has found such a receptive audience with young men.
To take a line from the (very) old rock musical Hair, It's Easy to Be Hard. And we older folk seem to have a bit of a bias that way sometimes especially on the infamous interwebs. But there's so much good out there if you just get out and open your spirit a little bit. I have a seasonal job working as a a phone consultant assisting people with their taxes. It's very stressful for them, but I am always amazed at how much they want to do the "right thing" when we figure it out. They are sincere and honest, even when it's not easy. That's quite a contrast from what I keep hearing about "us" from the commercial and social media.
More responsibility. Indeed. I have no stake in the Chik-Fil-A franchise, but their training must be extraordinary. The customer service is exceptional. Polite, helpful, patient. In contrast to customer service in so many other places. Training there has to be a plus for anyone
The use of a precisely correct word (without putting on airs) is always joyful for me to see. Some people bristle at the use of uncommon words, but getting the exact meaning and nuance in context is a delight to some of us.
When you get a chance I wonder what your thoughts are on Tuckers interview with Mike Benz in re: "The Blob" and its control of most of the US media, and deliberate weaponization of natsec assets to spy upon, censor/suppress free speech and the alarming revelation of control of that out of the Pentagon...
Many of these Substack pieces dip into the contemplative and I wonder, having been an Instapundit daily reader for 20 years, if Glenn has always had this ruminating bent and just didn't indulge it, or if it's the by-product of getting a bit older. I'm the other way around: I was far more thoughtful 20 years ago than I am now. But I'm also raising a 13, an 11, and a 6yr old so maybe I just don't have the time. Whatever the case, it's a beautiful post.
Criminalizing scientific fraud is problematic, as you note. A potential mitigation for fraud would be a law (executive order should be enough) requiring independent validation of any study used as justification for federal rule-making. Peer review isn't enough; if the results of a study are not repeatable it should not form the basis of law or regulation.
Elegiac is a new word for me. It's a whole world of sorrow , regret but hope. Thank you for the gift of words.
“Maybe we should give them more [responsibility].” Hear, hear!
And I think the youngsters know they need more responsibility as well. That’s why Jordan Peterson’s message has found such a receptive audience with young men.
To take a line from the (very) old rock musical Hair, It's Easy to Be Hard. And we older folk seem to have a bit of a bias that way sometimes especially on the infamous interwebs. But there's so much good out there if you just get out and open your spirit a little bit. I have a seasonal job working as a a phone consultant assisting people with their taxes. It's very stressful for them, but I am always amazed at how much they want to do the "right thing" when we figure it out. They are sincere and honest, even when it's not easy. That's quite a contrast from what I keep hearing about "us" from the commercial and social media.
More responsibility. Indeed. I have no stake in the Chik-Fil-A franchise, but their training must be extraordinary. The customer service is exceptional. Polite, helpful, patient. In contrast to customer service in so many other places. Training there has to be a plus for anyone
Elegiac, a word that covers a sad but hopeful emotion. Thanks for that.
The use of a precisely correct word (without putting on airs) is always joyful for me to see. Some people bristle at the use of uncommon words, but getting the exact meaning and nuance in context is a delight to some of us.
Good stuff as usual Glenn.
Big fan and daily reader of IP since 8/2001...
When you get a chance I wonder what your thoughts are on Tuckers interview with Mike Benz in re: "The Blob" and its control of most of the US media, and deliberate weaponization of natsec assets to spy upon, censor/suppress free speech and the alarming revelation of control of that out of the Pentagon...
Conlaw implications?
Many of these Substack pieces dip into the contemplative and I wonder, having been an Instapundit daily reader for 20 years, if Glenn has always had this ruminating bent and just didn't indulge it, or if it's the by-product of getting a bit older. I'm the other way around: I was far more thoughtful 20 years ago than I am now. But I'm also raising a 13, an 11, and a 6yr old so maybe I just don't have the time. Whatever the case, it's a beautiful post.
Criminalizing scientific fraud is problematic, as you note. A potential mitigation for fraud would be a law (executive order should be enough) requiring independent validation of any study used as justification for federal rule-making. Peer review isn't enough; if the results of a study are not repeatable it should not form the basis of law or regulation.
One of the few things I think Bush W got right, the soft bigotry of low expectations. That has to be applied and of course, stop the whining.