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The Technology of Liberalism - by Rudolf Laine

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“In every technological revolution, we face a choice: build for freedom or watch as others build for control.”

The Technology of Liberalism Rudolf Laine Jan 05, 2026 73 14 Share Dido Building Carthage , J. M. W. Turner “In every technological revolution, we face a choice: build for freedom or watch as others build for control.” - Brendan McCord There are two moral frames that explain modern moral advances: utilitarianism and liberalism. Utilitarianism says: “the greatest good for the greatest number”. It says we should maximize welfare, whatever that takes. Liberalism says: “to each their own sphere of freedom”. We should grant everyone some boundary that others can’t violate, for example over their ph

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