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I didn't join the revolution to read (lemmy.ml)

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[–] naught101@lemmy.world 0 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Eh. That's the difference between a complex system (politics) and a complicated system (the part of a human body where surgery is relevant). It's easier to write a manual for a complicated system and have it be correct and valuable. Complex systems not so much, not lease because every context is different and local knowledge is extremely valuable.

I agree that theory is often useful. I don't think it always is though, and I think it can be misleading and wrong for a long time without anyone really noticing. I mean.. Neoliberal economics also has a lot of theory..

[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Theory is written with a purpose. Neoliberalism is wrong, but useful for maintaining capitalist hegemony. Correct theory is very useful.