Curt Doolittle

Theme: Civilization

  • Great Question 0) Question poses the interesting error of populism suggesting th

    Great Question
    0) Question poses the interesting error of populism suggesting the because more people like it it’s better, vs what is the demonstrated evolutionary economic and intellectual result of what they like.

    Reasons For Western Vulnerability
    1) Wealth problem – as wealth increases class opportunity increases, and this requires decades to generations to develop institutions and norms to accommodate.
    2) women introduced into politics – decline is entirely the result of women’s voting. Without women we’d never have had any ‘Progressive’ governments.
    3) Jewish postwar ‘march through western institutions of cultural production’ of individual responsibility. Marxist-to-woke sequence.
    4) “Hole” in western trifunctionalism and law that tolerates baiting into hazard – the means by which the Abrahamic religions both supernatural and modern marxist pseudoscientific ‘bait’ women and underclasses.
    5) Small percentage of the world – east Asia and western Europe have high enough IQ’s over 100 for secular humanitarianism stoicism and science.
    6) Islam appeals to low IQ demographics: 84 IQ average meaning that half or more of the population is incapable of western levels of education cooperation and skills.

    That’s the answer and it’s not complicated.
    Also see my post above on european vs semitic brain structure. We are waiting for genetics to confirm that semitic speakers (afro asiatics) as well as all MENA (south eurasians) are from an earlier generation of man with lower neotenic evolution. (Which is obvious we just need the science to ‘overcome’ resistance to publishing it.)

    Reply addressees: @EdwardSpruit @Logos_Elect @Lord__Sousa

    Source date (UTC): 2023-07-15 17:51:50 UTC

    Original post: https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1680273984812662785

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  • IS ENGLISH FROM ENGLAND? 😉 Ok. Just to have a bit of fun: a) Technically Englis

    IS ENGLISH FROM ENGLAND? 😉
    Ok. Just to have a bit of fun:
    a) Technically English is derived from Anglisc, named after the Angles, who invaded the isles in the 5th century.
    b) Jutes and Angles (Danes), Friesans (Dutch) are West Germanic Languages.

    The West Germanic languages constitute the largest of the three branches of the Germanic family of languages
    … 1) The West Germanic branch is classically subdivided into three branches: Ingvaeonic, which includes English and Frisian, Istvaeonic, which includes Dutch and its close relatives, and Irminonic, which includes German and its close relatives and variants.
    … 2) North Germanic (scandianvian)
    … 3) East Germanic (Extinct 🙁 )

    Dialects with the features assigned to the western germanic group formed from Proto-Germanic in the late Jastorf culture (c. 1st century BC).

    The Jastorf culture was an Iron Age material culture in what is now northern Germany and southern Scandinavia spanning the 6th to 1st centuries BC, forming part of the Pre-Roman Iron Age and associating with Germanic peoples. The culture evolved out of the Nordic Bronze Age.

    The Nordic Bronze Age culture emerged about 1750 BC as a continuation of the Battle Axe culture (the Scandinavian Corded Ware variant) and Bell Beaker culture. The Bronze Age in Scandinavia can be said to begin shortly after 2000 BC with the introduction and use of bronze tools, followed by a more systematic adoption of bronze metalworking technology from 1750 BC. And It appears to represent a fusion of elements from the Corded Ware culture and the preceding Pitted Ware culture of neolithic hunter gatherers.

    Central European Unetice culture brought customs into the Nordic Bronze Culutures that included influences from Central Europe, in particular bronze metalworking. The decisive factor that triggered the change from the Chalcolithic Battle Axe culture into the Nordic Bronze Age is often believed to have been metallurgical influence as well as general cultural influence from Central Europe.

    The Nordic Bronze Age maintained close trade links with Mycenaean Greece, with whom it shares several striking similarities. The people of the Nordic Bronze Age were actively engaged in the export of amber, and imported metals in return, becoming expert metalworkers. With respect to the number and density of metal deposits, the Nordic Bronze Age became the richest culture in Europe during its existence.

    Settlement in the Nordic Bronze Age period consisted mainly of single farmsteads, which usually consisted of a longhouse plus additional four-post built structures (helms). Longhouses were initially two aisled, and after c. 1300 BC three aisled structure became normal. Some longhouses were exceptionally large (up to about 500 m2 in area), and have been described as “chiefly halls”, “the sitting area of which is the size of a megaron in contemporary Mycenean palaces”. Larger settlements are also known (such as Hallunda and Apalle in Sweden and Voldtofte in Denmark), as well as fortified sites, specialist workshops for metalwork and ceramic production, and dedicated cult houses. Settlements were geographically located on higher ground, and tended to be concentrated near the sea.

    The culture of the Nordic Bronze Age was that of a warrior culture, with a strong emphasis on weapons and status. More than 70% of burials dating to the Nordic Bronze Age contain metal objects of various kinds, the most common objects being swords and daggers. But despite the importance of weapons in their society, archaeological discoveries suggest that intrasocietal violence was not particularly common in the Nordic Bronze Age, especially not when compared to contemporary European Bronze Age cultures.

    Was that fun?
    ‘Twas for me. 😉

    Reply addressees: @Lord__Sousa

    Source date (UTC): 2023-07-15 13:27:49 UTC

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  • “44% of US households have one or more dogs.”– Why? In Germany it’s 21%, becaus

    –“44% of US households have one or more dogs.”–

    Why? In Germany it’s 21%, because Germans live in apartments and Americans live in houses. So the Dog-Cat ratio is a property of living space.

    (Now how do we account for all the cat ladies?)

    Source date (UTC): 2023-07-15 12:23:26 UTC

    Original post: https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1680191339332354051

  • RT @LukeWeinhagen: Another frame: Nature demands adulthood. Civilization permits

    RT @LukeWeinhagen: Another frame:
    Nature demands adulthood. Civilization permits the survival of the unadult. The West demands adulthood.

    Source date (UTC): 2023-07-14 22:20:15 UTC

    Original post: https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1679979145810309120

  • Because I am correct most of the time. That’s why. Islam teaches you tribalism,

    Because I am correct most of the time. That’s why.
    Islam teaches you tribalism, superstition, deceit, low trust, ignorance, false conficence, false virtue, decline, poverty, and dysgenia. Islam is a cancer that has destroyed and reduced to ignorance, backwardness, poverty, decline, and endless petty violence to preserve a set of lies.
    Why? Because all those things you mention do not cause you to adapt to the universe as it is – but to lie about it, so you can socially construct the illusion of morality instead of a false morality that produces said ignorance and poverty.

    Reply addressees: @dawahadvocate92 @Lord__Sousa @sneako

    Source date (UTC): 2023-07-14 15:35:35 UTC

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  • “We’ve spent twenty years trashing the West. We have whole departments here at S

    —“We’ve spent twenty years trashing the West. We have whole departments here at Stamford … that’s their mission – trashing the west. But Lo-and-Behold, the Ukrainian’s are willing to die to join the west.”—Stephen Kotkin

    Source date (UTC): 2023-07-13 23:49:44 UTC

    Original post: https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1679639275464163334

  • “Q: Curt, when you have time can you explain why the German and Japanese people

    –“Q: Curt, when you have time can you explain why the German and Japanese people are so similar when they’re so geographically distant.”–

    Great Question

    TLDR; territory, feudalism, militia, craftsmen, hostile richer neighbor created culture of hierarchy, piety, and duty. (and iq)

    Explanation:

    0) Geography: Both Japan and Germany are territorally challenging to govern, despite access to the sea in japan and rivers in germany. Until the age of rail governing the territory was far more difficult than say, france or england.

    1) Medieval Feudalism
    Feudalism in Medieval Germany:
    – Hierarchy: The feudal system in Germany was characterized by a hierarchy where the king was at the top, followed by powerful nobles (dukes and counts), knights, and then peasants or serfs.
    – Land Ownership: The king granted lands, known as fiefs, to his vassals (nobles) in exchange for their loyalty and military service. These vassals could further subdivide and grant the land to lower-ranking vassals or knights.
    – Military Service: The vassals were obligated to provide military service to the king. This often involved serving a certain number of days in the king’s army or providing a certain number of knights for the king’s service.
    – Serfdom: Peasants, or serfs, worked the land for the nobles. They were tied to the land and could not leave without the noble’s permission. In return for their labor, they received protection and the right to cultivate a portion of the land for their own use.

    Feudalism in Medieval Japan:
    – Hierarchy: The Japanese feudal system was also hierarchical, with the Emperor at the top in theory, but the Shogun (military leader) held the real power. Below the Shogun were the Daimyo (land-owning lords), followed by the Samurai (warrior class), and then the peasants.
    – Land Ownership: Similar to Germany, the Shogun granted land to the Daimyo in exchange for their loyalty and military service. The Daimyo, in turn, had Samurai who served them.
    – Military Service: The Samurai provided military service to their Daimyo. They were professional warriors who were trained in martial arts and followed the Bushido code, which emphasized honor, loyalty, and bravery.
    – Farmers and Artisans: At the bottom of the hierarchy were the farmers and artisans. They were not tied to the land like serfs in Germany, but they were subject to high taxes and had little political power.

    Note the duty/piety relationship with craftsmanship.
    Note the odd relationship between german philosophy and chinese philosophy rather than religiosity.
    Note that both these countries maximize duty and responsibility.

    2) Norms: Piety Duty and Social Harmony: Both Germany and Japan have historically placed importance on collectivism and social harmony. These cultural values encourage conformity, respect for authority, and a strong work ethic, contributing to the similarities observed between the two cultures.

    3) Parenting: the cultural value of respect for authority can be linked to authoritarian parenting styles prevalent in both countries, which in turn shaped individuals’ behavior and attitudes.

    4) Powerful Neighbors (china vs france)
    Both the Holy Roman Empire and Japan had a history of intermittent conflict and alliances with France and China, respectively. These interactions shaped their political institutions, diplomacy, and territorial ambitions. For instance, the Holy Roman Empire and France often competed for influence in Europe, while Japan and China had periods of conflict and alliance throughout history.

    5) Nation-Building and Territorial Consolidation: Despite their different geographic locations, both Germany and Japan have a strong history of territorial expansion and the formation of cohesive nation-states. This shared experience of nation-building and territorial consolidation has likely contributed to similarities in cultural identity and the development of a strong national pride in both countries.

    6) Industrialization and Modernization: As both Germany and Japan became industrial powerhouses in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, they underwent societal changes that emphasized the importance of precision and efficiency to maintain economic competitiveness.

    7) Post-World War II Reconstruction: Both countries underwent a process of rebuilding and modernization after World War II that focused on education, innovation, and economic development. This resulted in the emergence of similar values and cultural practices centered around efficiency and discipline.

    Cheers
    Curt Doolittle
    The Natural Law Institute
    The Science of Cooperation

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    Source date (UTC): 2023-07-13 19:29:47 UTC

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  • Chinese vs. Western DIfferences Explained Correct framing for Westerners. (a) Eu

    Chinese vs. Western DIfferences Explained

    Correct framing for Westerners.

    (a) Europeans solved the problem of politics with a prohibition on authority by the Greeks: an alliance of aristocratic families and those who wished to join them, and the enfranchisement of all…

    Source date (UTC): 2023-07-13 18:02:36 UTC

    Original post: https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1679551916252995584

  • Chinese vs. Western DIfferences Explained Correct framing for Westerners. (a) Eu

    Chinese vs. Western DIfferences Explained

    Correct framing for Westerners.

    (a) Europeans solved the problem of politics with a prohibition on authority by the Greeks: an alliance of aristocratic families and those who wished to join them, and the enfranchisement of all landholders who fought into that opportunity., under a rule of law of natural law (sovereignty) and concurrency (not democracy). The Chinese did not solve the problem of politics with Confucius – and directed the civilization to a family hierarchy, preserving authority.

    (b) The Chinese are geographically isolated from the ‘hostile peoples’ of the middle east and less so from the steppe. The Europeans were far less so from both. So China had its consolidation period (warring states period) just prior to Europe having its wars against Rome. With the fall of Rome and the Christian destruction of the ancient world, Europe didn’t have its equivalent of the warring states period until the wars of religion (the birth of the nation-state) almost 2000 years later.

    (c) And while China had her opportunity for imperial expansion over many centuries to slowly integrate near-peoples into the Han culture (even though they are not Han), they had the opportunity for world colonization at the same time as the Europeans but having found India and Africa found nothing of value (they were right actually).

    So the Europeans benefitted from the age of colonization.

    Moreover, the northern Germans (Hansa) developed the modern political culture, the Dutch invented the modern economic model, and the British invented the modern state, and once the trade was restored, wealth was able to return to investment in competitive technology, and Europe left the world behind in the steel age as it had in the bronze age with the horse, and the ancient world with political systems, military organization, technology, and that most wonderful innovation: money.

    (d) So, in practical terms, China “should” have gone through the transition out of imperialism into economic nation-states as did Japan, but the political and economic burden was too great for a civilization that had failed to solve the problem of political cooperation by distribution instead of hierarchy. So, unfortunately, Mao chose communism and chose it poorly.

    Today, it is evident that China would break up into nation-states for the betterment of all, at the cost of the communist party leadership that is almost as corrupt as the Russian. So to prevent another conflict, the CCP is trying to preserve the empire.

    This is fine. The problem is that they’re trying to externalize this failure to manage their evolutoin from an empire into a federation, and it’s because they have a history of instability – precisely because their ancestors failed to solve the problem of politics. And it’s now ingrained in their culture.

    (e) Our estimation in the West is that this power cannot hold indefinitely because the corruption is overwhelming, the population is collapsing, china is dependent upon american protection of her sea lanes of trade, and because the world was “kind to China’ in shipping our manufacturing there precisely in the hope china would grow into a modern rule-of-law, rules-based-order that would see the continued prosperity of the Chinese people and prevent the restoration of wars of empires and ideology.

    So the West is playing a game of delay until collapse, while China, following tradition, is playing a game of delay and deceive until they can assert sufficient local power that the CCP and the empire can continue rather than evolve into more prosperous and independent nation-states, given that china is an empire over multiple ethnicities. It’s very easy to understand our differences. We believe that the Chinese population, like the European population, is capable of more if it has more liberty. And if it did so, the world would embrace China for something other than the money it would soon run out of, at the expense of its citizens, who need it more than foreigners.

    https://t.co/zQQPZustBS

    Source date (UTC): 2023-07-13 18:02:35 UTC

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  • RT @Josh_Ebner: @NoahRevoy @curtdoolittle “Inequality is not only natural and in

    RT @Josh_Ebner: @NoahRevoy @curtdoolittle “Inequality is not only natural and inborn, it grows with the complexity of civilization.”

    Source date (UTC): 2023-07-13 16:19:20 UTC

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