This question is social/political, and meant to trigger a nice debate on the negatives of imbalanced infinite progressivism we seem to be heading in social and technological spheres, ignoring science, practicality and reason.
Let me put up a disclaimer that I am not trying to poke transgender community here. I am trying to hint towards the “traditional” gender roles that seem to be frowned upon in a cultist manner, even though it is accepted in an unspoken manner that most of us do prefer a lot of “traditional” aspects once we surpass 30s, and life demands responsibility, accountability and maturity.
8values made me think of the fundamental parameters that we gauge ourselves and others on, and this seems like it would have opinions coming from leftists that frown upon traditional values in an almost religious manner, as well as centrists and conservatives that might not have as traditional views as leftists think. Just an open discussion.
We can replace “progressivism” with “liberty” and “nationalism” and create couple more questions, but those are not as debatable I think.
This thread seems to be going great for OP. /s
What is progressivism, really? It is progress. What is progress? Adaptation to evolving conditions. What is adaptation to evolving conditions? Survival of the species.
I want to live in a world where people have the maximum number of options to express themselves, identify themselves, and otherwise make themselves whoever they choose to be or believe they are born to be. I can’t jump into anyone else’s head, so it is the height of arrogance to second guess their personal decisions.
Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law. Love is the law, love under will.
And before anybody wants to challenge that with whataboutisms, I’ll follow it with the commentary from the author: acts that abuse the will of others, such as rape, should be repressed as they are counter to this law for others. Any conflict that cannot be avoided should be undertaken in the spirit of sport with due respect for your opponent.
These basic tenants are the cornerstone of my understanding of decency, and they need no politics.
Edit: I realized I’ve crossed paths with OP many times before, and I don’t think we’ve ever agreed on a single thing, even when it’s just been lighthearted. I feel like I just found my Mr. Glass—the inverse of everything that I am.
What is progressivism, really? It is progress. What is progress? Adaptation to evolving conditions. What is adaptation to evolving conditions? Survival of the species.
I can see the lolbertarian in you. Someone I never seek to be, proudly so. An understanding as primitive as this leaves no room for critical thinking and open discussion.
I am humbled by the impact of your intelligent response. /s
May we never meet again.
