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>the problem is that their solution is very often to revert to traditional norms.

Perhaps so, but TFA rejects that solution, stressing the importance of acquiring one's own values through experience. Traditional wisdom can be helpful in a "prior work" sense, but is no substitute for trying things and learning from them.

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n4r92y ago

I see what you're saying but I disagree on two counts.

Firstly, the author advocates not just personal experience but also following the examples of "great singular men of history". This is the classic traditionalist right-wing narrative whereby we need super-hero saviours past and present to show us plebs the way.

Secondly, the author doesn't just say to find your own values, but explicitly lauds a specific set of values:

> multiplication of biological kin, sovereign control of living space, eternal fame, rewards to friends and punishments to enemies, a universal benevolent impact, and harmony with the plans and laws of God and nature

These are traditionalist right-wing norms. Arguably they are pretty damaging in the modern world.

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