Venkatesh Rao@vgr·Oct 30, 2017Poll: How do you think current contradictions in the US political system will ultimately be resolved?Electoral college reforms12.5%Peaceful state secessions14.2%Civil War 2.025.4%Return to old normal47.8%232 votes·Final results642
Simon Pearce@SimonPearceLive·Oct 30, 2017Replying to @vgrSurprised by popularity of « return to normal » among your followers, given that your entire thesis rebuts the likelihood of this.13
Venkatesh Rao@vgrReplying to @SimonPearceLiveSystemic contradictions are not necessarily fatal. All religions are riddled with them and yet many have persisted for millennia.1:42 AM · Oct 30, 20173 Likes
Simon Pearce@SimonPearceLive·Nov 1, 2017Replying to @vgrWithin-mind contradictions yield personality distortions. Between-mind contradictions lead to conflict and schism. Former can lead to latter