Why Libertarianism Is So Dangerous
Why Hacker News recommends it
Cited as a critique of libertarianism, including as a reply to the 'you can always leave' argument.
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.
Recommended by 1 HN commenters across 1 different months, 2013 to 2021.
What Hacker News said
Strong rec Cyberdog · 2020-04 · on “Yet another novel I will no longer write”
Reminds me very much of this video, which I like to rewatch every couple of months or so for the sheer brilliance of it: [this video]
Cites thecodeore · 2013-08 · on “The Massachusetts Software Tax”
Why is that the every statist I encounter always believe those that want to live a life free of coercion and institutionalized violence must be a teen? I am more than likely your Senior, it is infact youth that believes that government is required for a functional society, that government some how makes society better with age comes the wisdom to understand the true evil of government >That said, there are a number of externalities that you're not thinking of. The simplest is: without a government, what's to stop someone from walking into your house and killing you? Every incentive says they should: free money, no consequences. Watch this... [this video]
Cites syshum · 2021-04 · on “Forced unemployment and second-class status: Google's data center contractors”
In Response to this common statement we have 2 video responses You Can Always Leave ( [LINK] ) Why Libertarianism Is So Dangerous ( [this video] )