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Meaning
The quote suggests judging the value of something by asking whether people would choose to create it from scratch. If the answer is no, then the thing may be unnecessary or not worth preserving. It frames usefulness as a test for continued existence.
When It Was Said
2008
Who It Was Said To
Not documented yet.
Historical Context
Not documented yet.
Source
"Bagatelles", 2Blowhards (February 18, 2008).
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
Listed with a cited source on Wikiquote.
Did You Know?
Listed with a source on Wikiquote: "Bagatelles", 2Blowhards (February 18, 2008).
About Curtis Yarvin
American political blogger and software developer
Curtis Guy Yarvin, also known by the pen name Mencius Moldbug, is an American political blogger and software developer. He is identified with the far right and with the late 2000s intellectual current known as the Dark Enlightenment, or neo-reactionary movement. He is best known for helping found that anti-egalitarian, anti-democratic movement alongside philosopher Nick Land. His writing is associated with critique of democracy and equality, and with arguments that helped define NRx as a distinct political philosophy.
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