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Revision as of 06:31, 7 December 2025
In financial trading, going "long" on something means to buy it with the expectation that its value will increase over time. Conversely, going "short" means to sell something with the expectation that its value will decrease.
Abstracted from financial trading, the concept of long and short positions can be applied metaphorically to various aspects of life, particularly in decision-making, belief systems, and personal values.
Taking a "long" position on something signifies investing in or holding onto a belief, principle, or course of action with the expectation that it will lead to positive outcomes or growth, and taking the view that this thing is presently undervalued. This involves commitment, perseverance, and a willingness to weather challenges in pursuit of one's goals or ideals. Long positions represent optimism, faith, and dedication to a particular path or set of values.
Conversely, adopting a "short" position involves skepticism, caution, or outright rejection of certain ideas, behaviors, or systems. Being short on something means being critical or wary of its potential negative consequences or shortcomings, and taking the view that this thing is presently overvalued. It implies a readiness to disengage, hedge against risks, or actively oppose ideologies or practices that are perceived as detrimental or flawed.
In essence, the long/short metaphor encourages discernment, strategic thinking, and the regulated expression of various approaches to navigating life's complexities. It prompts individuals to evaluate their beliefs and choices with a critical eye, recognizing the inherent trade-offs and uncertainties inherent in decision-making. By considering both the potential benefits and drawbacks of different perspectives or actions, individuals can strive for a more informed and resilient stance in the face of challenges and opportunities.
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There is *obvioulsy* nothing "Islamophobic" about choosing & aiding the right side in the Islamic civil war over modernity & human decency.
B/C "Islamaphobia" is what Islamists try to rename any rational disgust for shariah-fascism expressed by non-muslims, & I'm not an Islamist. https://t.co/JouTd6UW2S
"Today, the dollar surged against equities" said no financial reporter ever in describing a market sell-off. Beware of cheer-leading journalism. No "long only" portfolio is ever diversified. Long-only means being short a single security that you're encouraged not to think about. https://t.co/aZ8EjL3d4s
High Trust and Dependence
Vs
Low Trust and Independence
with respect to institutional leadership, is the best replacement for our old “Left vs Right” political spectrum that I have found.
Try it for yourself. I found it to be surprisingly efficient.
In particular, it explains my own politics. I am short the leadership and current experts within our institutions but “against burning them all the F down”. Thus the traditional Right & I agree on part of our current crisis, but this identifies why I’m not a natural conservative.
I don’t trust @twitter leadership which throttles my account. I don’t trust universities Coked up on DEI zealotry which wants me to give loyalty oaths. I don’t trust Fauci who lies to us. I don’t trust that @EcoHealthNYC hasn’t been taken over by our military. Etc.
In particular I don’t trust News Services, Universities, Political Parties, Government agencies, that won’t celebrate and hire top heterodox iconoclasts. If you won’t protect Noam Chomsky or Serge Lang in their fields despite their politics, what even are you as a university?
So to sum it up, I don’t want institutions run by midwits w/ credentials that want to micromanage our reality. But “Burn it all the F Down!” Only works if it’s restricted to managed reality.
I’m low trust for current leaders/ experts. But open to the hard work of rebuilt trust..
LONG: Science + AI + Traditional Academe
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SHORT: Peer Review + Modern Academe
That’s the trade, in my opinion.