Was there an objective reality that existed whether or not we could ever observe it?
Yes.
When do political parties start being a bad idea?
When people start voting for the bad guys just because they are in a party with some good guys.
Why don’t we want the government controlling the internet but we’re okay with them controlling our education system?
There seems to be something inherently authoritarian about education, so the government fits the genre. Internet is supposed to be fun, so the government does not fit here.
Is a democracy possible in the information age? Or has social media and technology changed the way humans function in a “democracy” and policy hasn’t caught up yet?
Depends on what you mean by “democracy”. Counting votes is actually easier in the information age.
How many people do I admire that are actually miserable?
Probably more than you expect, because hiding the misery usually makes one more admirable.
Is there really a difference between a more-disciplined person and a less-disciplined person, or do they just experience their temptations in different ways?
I can be either kind depending on the situation; in my case one important difference is the emotional state. If I feel optimistic, it is easier to overcome temptations.
Yes.
When people start voting for the bad guys just because they are in a party with some good guys.
There seems to be something inherently authoritarian about education, so the government fits the genre. Internet is supposed to be fun, so the government does not fit here.
Depends on what you mean by “democracy”. Counting votes is actually easier in the information age.
Probably more than you expect, because hiding the misery usually makes one more admirable.
I can be either kind depending on the situation; in my case one important difference is the emotional state. If I feel optimistic, it is easier to overcome temptations.