Mindset Shifts—Essays by Barry Brownstein

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Is Humility the Most Important Virtue?
cultivate curiosity about spontaneous processes and notice how human cooperation creates miracles.
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In Mao’s China, They Even Monitored Talking in Your Sleep
Maoism brought death and destruction; today’s Maoists will do the same.
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The President is Not Our National Savior
When did Americans settle into the idea of an imperial presidency?
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April 2023
Eliminating Property Rights Destroys Social Order
Mao's China provides a cautionary lesson for today's America.
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Why Taming Our Inner Tribal Beast Is Imperative to Civilization
People are equal, but ideas are not
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Attention is Our Superpower
Without exercising the power of attention, we remain mindless.
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March 2023
What Napoleon’s Hubris Teaches Us Today
Comparisons to Fauci are valid but not because of height.
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Liberalism Needs No Enemies
Minds can be creative or destructive. Be right-minded. Stop justifying grievances.
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Downsizing Your Inner Central Planner
It is every bit as destructive as external central planners.
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Pivoting Away from What Feels Natural
“We have a choice from the moment we know that we have a choice.”
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What Thomas Jefferson Meant by ‘The Pursuit of Happiness’
Not understanding the true nature of happiness fosters irresponsibility and threatens liberty
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February 2023
The Thin Line Between Tribalism and Human Flourishing
Tribalists would rather be a slave to their tribal identity than a member of a flourishing society.
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