In this post, Yarvin reflects on the pervasive ideological homogeneity within journalism and academia, proposing the idea of a 'Great Refusal' to understand societal norms. He references C. P. Cavafy's poem to emphasize the significance of dissent. Yarvin critiques the existing institutions, pointing out that they seldom engage in meaningful ideological debates. He expresses his ambition to develop a radically new perspective on the world, one that contrasts sharply with the prevailing 'Great Consensus' fostered by mainstream thought.
For some people the day comes when they have to declare the great Yes or the great No. He who refuses does not repent. Asked again, he would still say no.
Journalists and professors are all associated with what is essentially one large institution, the press and university system. There are few, if any, ideological quarrels between major universities.
A world of refusers would be a horrible thing. But he wants to be the one who refuses to participate in the Great Consensus.
I'm trying to assemble here at UR is a view of the world we live in that is genuinely alien-at least, as genuinely alien as I can make it.
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