A couple of idiosyncratic definitions
Liberalism is the search for truths embodied in powerlessness
Conservatism is the search for truths embodied in power
Both games generate time series of truth-seeking hits and misses if played with integrity, streams of grievances if not
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Each can turn into a confused version of the other, fumbling with bad methods, if it does not recognize power polarity shifts
Liberalism turns into confused conservatism
Conservatism turns into confused liberalism
You don’t seek truth in power/powerlessness the same way
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“When you’re used to privilege, equality feels like oppression” is an example of such confusion.
Equally, when you’re used to oppression, privilege feels like justice.
Former leads to whining demands for favoritism
Latter leads to “my turn on top” abusive irresponsibility
