Curtis Yarvin aka Mencius Moldbug

Curtis Yarvin, also known by his pseudonym Mencius Moldbug, is a computer scientist, blogger, and political theorist.

Description

Curtis Yarvin, also known by his pseudonym Mencius Moldbug, is a computer scientist, blogger, and political theorist. He gained prominence for his writings on political philosophy and his unorthodox ideas about governance and societal organization. Yarvin's writings have been associated with the neoreactionary movement, also known as the "Dark Enlightenment" or "NRx."

He started a rather Anarcho-libertarian minded blog in the late 2000's under the pseudonym Mencius Moldbug - Unqualified Reservations. He proposed a critique of democracy and advocated for a return to more hierarchical forms of government, emphasizing the need for strong and centralized authority. Several long multi-part book-length articles in UR have established Yarvin as one of the key figures in the resurgent Neoreactionary movement.

An Open Letter to Open-Minded Progressives, in particular, is a must-read for anybody interested in this space and learning about the major ideas. This article is the origin of the concept of The Cathedral.

In the mainstream, his views are considered highly controversial as he critiques democracy and democratic principles and suggests their legitimacy.

Created Resources

Current

2021 & Prior:

Mencius Moldbug's Unqualified Reservations

Unqualified Reservations by Mencius Moldbug

Other Mentions/Media

Major Ideas:

The Cathedral
Yarvin popularized the metaphorical concept of the "Cathedral." The Cathedral represents a network of institutions, including academia, media, and government, that collectively shape and maintain the dominant ideological framework of society. It suggests a perceived ideological hegemony and the influence of specific institutions in shaping public discourse and policy.
Patchwork
Formalism

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#nrx #moldbug