/lit/ - Literature

no one?

>>18630848
How small? How are these collectives taking action?

>>18631378
>Assuming the average /lit/izen reads anything outside top 100 lists and autistic charts

>>18631580
A few of us read about such things.

>>18630848
>to achieve certain group goals despite them being in every individual's interest
and what are some of those? who can tell that there are no other greater interests than those supposed to be universal?

>>18630848
And that's why special or minority interest groups will always outcompete the unorganized masses that perhaps vote once every 2nd election cycle. The best way to safeguard your interests is by becoming part of a smaller exclusive collective within the individualistic and meritocratic western state. If you don't then you will forever lose our, as people are already organized and pursing their own self-interests, which you sit and wait for the next consumer item to be released.

Sorry guys I have a busy day today and can't actually discuss it.
>>18631551
In groups small enough to where each individual's contribution is either readily identifiable or noticibly impactful towards achieving the collective good, Olson thinks it can occur spontaneously. For larger groups he thinks there needs to be some form of external incentive (most typically coercion) to guarantee individual contributions.
>>18631580
This is one of the most famous works in political science. It should be on those autistic top 100 lists.
>>18632432
I agree wholeheartedly. A strong civil society is key to making sure as many latent interests are represented is a mass democracy. Relying solely on the goodwill of your representative won't safeguard your interests. Reminds me of Tocqueville's discussion of civil associations in America.

>>18633565
Does he talk much about consensus?
I support smaller groups gathering themselves up for presentations at larger meets, where a consensus is sought.

>>18632432
The smaller groups I envision would be specific workplaces or unions, like healthcare, electricians, plumbers, but also a given block. Also concerned with keeping women in the loop so groups of women with their particular concerns need to be represented

the funny thing about butters being so obsessed with commie direct action is the one community she is a part of wants her out of it and only needs the collective direct action to do so lel

>>18634734
You’re not a community. You’re an antisocial bulletin-board that all use the same name.

>>18634766
you sound an awful lot like a fascist.

>>18634774
Fascists are autocratic.

Anyway. Finished this little gem a while back. Recommending it to anyone interested.