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Why Libertarianism Is So Dangerous

School Sucks · commentary · Watch on YouTube

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What it is

A former libertarian argues against libertarianism, describing the worst-case scenario if government disappeared overnight. It is drawn from the School Sucks Podcast episode on the natural state.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Cited as a critique of libertarianism, including as a reply to the 'you can always leave' argument.

  • 1 people recommended it
  • 1 different months
  • 1 strong recommendations
  • first 2013, last 2021

What HN commenters said

  1. “which I like to rewatch every couple of months or so for the sheer brilliance of it”

    A critique of libertarianism the commenter finds brilliant and rewatches regularly.

    Cyberdog, 2020-04 · Strong recommendation · in “Yet another novel I will no longer write”

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Topics: libertarianism, political philosophy, anarchism, government, critique

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