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chrishudsonjr's Reviews (121)
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A compelling argument for an updated labor theory of value, a detailed history of state capitalism, and an inspiring description of anarchist results and strategies. Carson has crafted a truly impressive work of political theory.
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Not nearly as controversial as “the discourse” implies. Although I’m skeptical how successful the recommendations can translate into a wining election strategy, it’s still a good overview of the way various regressive local, state, and federal regulations operate *especially* if you have progressive policy goals. My main criticism is the implication throughout that state capacity can be meaningfully depoliticized instead of contributing to polarization and mistrust. Still good. Would recommend.
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Humorous and entertaining to be sure, but I’m not sure I’m really the audience for Palahniuk’s writing anymore.
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A solid collection of short, yet connected, stories centering everyone’s favorite Witcher Geralt. I enjoyed this book a bit more than The Last Wish, especially the inclusion of Ciri and the general theme of destiny.
Injustice for All: How Financial Incentives Corrupted and Can Fix the Us Criminal Justice System
Chris W. Surprenant, Jason Brennan
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A solid overview of the various ways legal and financial incentives distort the criminal justice system. The final chapter is one of the best I’ve read regarding realistic reforms that could result in significant improvement to America’s mass incarceration. Although intentionally provocative, there were times when I felt the authors’ writing style may be too abrasive for both conservatives and leftists. Many people often have an simplistic understanding of both the causes of mass incarceration and how to fix it. Injustice For All is nevertheless a valuable book for wonky types in the center and people simply looking for a good description of criminal justice reform “without romance.”
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Dialectics of Liberty is honestly a mixed bag. The book is good on average, but several chapters were either too controversial or too dull to make their thesis appealing. This includes chapters by authors I otherwise really enjoy. However the chapters that are good are very good. I would definitely recommend purchasing the book just to read the excellent contributions from Goodman, Prychitko, Horwitz, Long, Christmas, Carson, and Byas.
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A powerful compelling book despite being nearly 50 years old. Singer doesn’t rely on controversial premises or hyperbolic language to make his arguments. Instead, he appeals to common sense ethics and uses the descriptions straight from factory farm and animal testing advocates to make the case against animal exploitation. Would absolutely recommend.
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A few powerful and insightful passages scattered throughout mostly less than impressive contradictory diatribes. It helps if you have some familiarity with Stirner’s personal life, but considering how people across the political spectrum claim Stirner as an inspiration, Ego and His Own often reads like little more than a Rorschach test.