Scientific theory doesn't ask you to "trust" it, it works. So those who refuse to engage with it get left behind.
This is why I'm so interested in China — they treat "theory" pragmatically — and bored of anti- and even many pro-theory (ultras, etc.) camps in the West.
This is why I'm so interested in China — they treat "theory" pragmatically — and bored of anti- and even many pro-theory (ultras, etc.) camps in the West.
I obviously love "reading theory" but I find that pleading with people to "please read theory" somehow sounds wrong to me.
Ideally "theory" is the answer to "how did you do that!?" Or, more realistically, "how did *they* do that!?"
Which is why counter-propaganda is Step 0.
Ideally "theory" is the answer to "how did you do that!?" Or, more realistically, "how did *they* do that!?"
Which is why counter-propaganda is Step 0.
If people truly don't think anybody out there in the planet is *better off* than them (applies even to many destitute people who scoff at China) they have no reason to want to "read theory."
IMO, widespread awareness of "Peace and Bullet Trains" comes way ahead of "Read Marx."
IMO, widespread awareness of "Peace and Bullet Trains" comes way ahead of "Read Marx."
"A Better World Is Possible" is already one of my favourite political battle cries.
But I actually tend to think "A Better World Is Already Out There."
But I actually tend to think "A Better World Is Already Out There."
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