Unqualified Reservations: Volume I | Curtis Yarvin

Unqualified Reservations Volume 1 is a series of blog posts and writings by Curtis Yarvin, published under the pseudonym Mencius Moldbug between 2007 and 20133. The work has been compiled into three volumes, with Volume 1 containing key sections of Yarvin's political philosophy.

Yarvin's work has been controversial and influential in certain circles, particularly among some tech elites. Unqualified Reservations remains a highly controversial work in political philosophy.

About the Author

Curtis Guy Yarvin, born in 1973, is an American blogger, software developer, and political theorist known for his controversial views on democracy and governance. He gained prominence under the pen name Mencius Moldbug, becoming a key figure in the neo-reactionary movement. 

Yarvin's ideas have gained traction among some Silicon Valley investors and Republican politicians12. He has been described as a "neo-reactionary" and "neo-monarchist" who advocates for dismantling key American institutions and replacing democracy with a techno-monarchy.

Currently, Yarvin authors the "Gray Mirror" blog on Substack, where he continues to share his political theories24. His influence has grown, with connections to figures like Vice President-elect JD Vance and incoming State Department official Michael Anton.