I'm a bad person. I signed up for an on line lecture by Francis Fukuyama.

[NNadir]

History seems to have gone on without his approval, and "liberal democracy" did not win in the end. It's under threat in fact, because of policies put in place by his friends, wannabe fascists just shy of jackboots.

I signed on for the Cornell lecture for amusement purposes only.

No warranty or endorsement is implied. Statements by Fukuyama do not reflect official policy of the FDA, the NRC, the FCC, any government agency nor reasonable people anywhere on the planet.

[dalton99a]

1. His 15 minutes expired a long time ago

There is one thing he forgot: People are assholes

[harumph]

2. "...end of history" indeed.

That was an eyerolling moment. Is there still time to sign up?

[NNadir]

4. Oh yeah. Everyone likes a good joke. Sign up here for amusement purposes only:

Francis Fukuyama: COVID-19, Climate, and the Coming Challenges to Global Democracy

[RockRaven]

3. Presumably at some point there will be a solicitation of feedback on your experience.

Don't hold back.

[Klaralven]

5. Allegedly he has revised his earlier views -- let us know how it goes

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Fukuyama#Current_views

[NNadir]

6. The last I heard of him, he was arguing for a pardon for his pal Scooter Libby.

This is the first I've heard of him in years; I'm on the mailing list for the eCornell Lectures, and sometimes attend. These lectures are generally fairly short, and usually a fair amount of the time is taken up by the Cornell faculty praising themselves.

I wouldn't call Fukuyama a "Golden Oldie" but rather a "Pyrite Oldie."

It may be fun to hear him mutter.

I do, however, have a modicum of respect for people who can change their minds. I have been forced to change my own ideas many times when facing reality, but never came close to being a Reganite.