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Why Is Lunduke the "Only Source" of Commentary and News about Technology and Internet "Society" in the Context of Individual Liberty?

My Theory: The "Larger Set" of Commentary on Individual Liberty has many authors from roughly 2000 years of resistance to despots, and advocacy for BOLD Individuals who promote "Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness" for nearly all members of society (instead of decadence for a few holding near-absolute power).

Second, OS and Application Issues (like Word Processing) do not invoke the same Existential Threat level of concern as compared to the Physical Tyranny of Cancel Culture.

What Did Grok Have to Say?

My Prompt: I have a large number of quotes related to Individual Liberty against Oppression from people like Rush Limbaugh, Thomas Sowell, [snip snip snip], Mark Twain, and Robert Heinlein. Who are 12 more sources of similar quotes? Rank all of these people from most referenced to fewest cited quotes.

Grok Response (just authors):

1. Thomas Jefferson: Frequently cited for his foundational role in American liberty, with quotes from the Declaration of Independence and letters emphasizing natural rights, limited government, and resistance to tyranny (e.g., "The tree of liberty must be refreshed..." ).

2. Benjamin Franklin: Known for pithy, widely quoted statements on liberty, free speech, and government overreach (e.g., "They who can give up essential liberty..." ). His influence spans founding documents and popular wisdom.

3. H.L. Mencken: Prolific journalist whose sharp critiques of government and the masses yield many quotes on liberty and anti-oppression (e.g., "Every election is a sort of advance auction sale of stolen goods" ).

4. John Adams: Founding Father with numerous quotes on liberty, law, and resistance to tyranny (e.g., "A government of laws, and not of men" ). His writings are heavily referenced in civic and libertarian contexts.

5. James Madison: Key architect of the Constitution, often quoted on checks and balances, liberty, and government power (e.g., "The advancement of science...is the best aliment to true liberty" ).

6. Ronald Reagan: His presidency and speeches provide many quotes on limited government and freedom (e.g., "Government is not the solution to our problems; government is the problem" ).

7. Milton Friedman: Economist whose quotes on economic freedom and government inefficiency are staples in libertarian circles (e.g., "Economic freedom is...an indispensable means toward...political freedom" ).

8. Frederic Bastiat: French economist known for clear, impactful quotes on legal plunder and liberty (e.g., "Everyone wants to live at the expense of the State..." ).

9. John Locke: His philosophy on natural rights heavily influences modern liberty quotes (e.g., on life, liberty, and property from Two Treatises of Government).

10. Edmund Burke: Often cited for his warnings on tyranny and gradual loss of liberty (e.g., "The true danger is when Liberty is nibbled away, for expedients" ).

11. John Stuart Mill: His On Liberty provides enduring quotes on individual freedom and limits of authority (e.g., "The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised..." ).

12. Thomas Sowell: Modern economist with sharp quotes on liberty, responsibility, and government overreach (e.g., "Politeness and consideration for others is like investing pennies..." ).

13. George Orwell: His dystopian works yield quotes on freedom and truth (e.g., "If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear" ).

14. Ayn Rand: Her philosophy of individualism produces quotes on liberty and self-reliance (e.g., "There is nothing to take a man’s freedom away from him, save other men" ).

15. Mark Twain: Satirical critiques of government and society yield liberty-focused quotes (e.g., "No man’s life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session" ).

16. Ludwig von Mises: Austrian School economist with quotes on free markets and liberty (e.g., from Human Action), though less cited than Friedman or Hayek.

17. Friedrich Hayek: His warnings on centralized power (e.g., The Road to Serfdom) are quoted but slightly less frequently than Mises or Friedman.

18. P.J. O’Rourke: Satirist with modern, humorous liberty quotes (e.g., "There are just two rules of governance in a free society: Mind your own business..." ).

19. Samuel Adams: Revolutionary quotes on liberty and resistance (e.g., "If ye love wealth better than liberty..." ), though fewer than Jefferson or Franklin.

20. Lord Acton: Known for a few iconic quotes on power and liberty (e.g., "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely" ).

21. Frederick Douglass: His speeches on liberty and against slavery are powerful but less frequently quoted in general libertarian contexts.

22. Henry David Thoreau: His Civil Disobedience provides key quotes on resisting unjust laws, though less cited than Founding Fathers.

23. Murray Rothbard: Anarcho-capitalist with niche but growing quote popularity (e.g., from For a New Liberty), less mainstream than Mises or Hayek.

24. Robert Heinlein: Science fiction author with liberty-themed quotes (e.g., "There is no worse tyranny than to force a man to pay for what he does not want..." ), but fewer than mainstream figures.

25. Voltaire: Enlightenment thinker with quotes on free speech and liberty, but less directly tied to modern libertarianism.

26. John Milton: His Areopagitica defends free speech, but quotes are less common in modern liberty discussions.

27. Lysander Spooner: Anarchist quotes (e.g., from No Treason) are influential in niche libertarian circles but less widely cited.

28. William F. Buckley Jr.: Conservative commentator with some liberty quotes, but less focused on anti-oppression than Rand or Friedman.

29. Rose Wilder Lane: Her The Discovery of Freedom has impactful quotes, but she’s less cited than other libertarians.

30. Rush Limbaugh: Conservative radio host with liberty-themed commentary, but fewer direct, widely quoted statements compared to thinkers like Sowell.

31. Cato the Younger: Roman figure admired by libertarians, but few direct quotes survive, making him rarely cited.

32. Plato: His philosophical works touch on justice and governance, but he’s rarely quoted on individual liberty due to his advocacy for philosopher-kings

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