Posts by Sterlin Lujan
Tech Denialism: From Crypto Skepticism to Guided Adoption
A lot of players in the blockchain industry act surprised at how many people embrace crypto skepticism. Even after a decade of success, naysayers believe bitcoin and cryptocurrency equate to an elaborate scam or vast conspiracy. They believe it is doomed to failure or that some nefarious entity is out there trying to fleece the…
Read MoreThe Dawn of Anarchism: Be a Champion of Liberty, Cast Away Fear and Doubt
Don’t be afraid to be who you are; don’t be afraid to express controversial ideas. Utter anarchist truths; champion liberty at all cost. Don’t let the system, its engineers, or the slaves scare you into passivity and compliance. Stand firm before a thicket of political thorns; and do not rest until the paradigm is toppled…
Read MoreProtect the Children: Anarchist Thoughts on the Evils of Pedophilia
Children are the most cherished, but most defenseless humans on earth. They are little people, people still developing, growing, and changing. To take advantage of these innocent little people is deplorable beyond comprehension. It takes a special kind of scum to harm a child; and unfortunately, it seems the world is rife with scum. From…
Read MoreEconomic Literacy Comes at a Price, but Being Economically Illiterate is Unpardonable
In order to understand what’s going on in the world, people must embrace economic literacy. And I am not talking about the bastardized economics disseminated by ivory tower pseudo-intellectuals. I am talking about Austrian praxeology; I am talking about human action. It’s through this conduit of knowledge that people internalize the vile and evil nature…
Read MoreToward Techno-Anarchy: Observe as Servitude Dies and Freedom Grows
The world is changing; freedom is replacing servitude. Society is collapsing; but civilization is rising. The world is evolving beyond the realm of meat, muskets, and mayhem. New stories are emerging and replacing the old ones: stories of technological advancement and paradigmatic breakdown. This is ushering in new ways of living and being. However, it…
Read MoreNotes on Anarchist Marketing: Embrace Empathy to Touch Hearts and Change Minds
Anarchists aren’t just philosophers. They are marketers. They are vying to make change in people and in society at large. That is marketing, and it requires more than just proselytizing ideas. It requires selling them, and this is no simple task. People want to buy; they want to embrace new considerations, but the anarchist must…
Read MoreFrom Statist to Anarchist: A Metamorphoses Through Healing
To become an anarchist one must undergo self-therapy. Anarchists must relive past traumas and examine their histories. This is how they morph into freedom advocates. One cannot just suddenly claim they are an anarchist, mention they studied Rothbard or Spooner, and then hatch from the egg of Statism. Being an anarchist involves experience and knowledge…
Read MoreNotes on Love and Closeness or (Relationship Art)
Love and closeness are the most precious values in my life. Without my darling wife, I would be adrift. Cecillia inspires me to attain lofty goals; and likewise, I encourage her to achieve greatness. We allow ourselves to take risks and to create art together; to make our shared goals creative in nature. In this…
Read MoreReject the System and Awaken the Anarchist Within
How can people so easily fall prey to the two-party system? How can they believe they fit neatly within the confines of one party or the other. It’s tragic, because the current system implies all people think similarly, or at least fit into one of two tightly defined camps. It suggests they don’t have their…
Read MoreDecent Parents Don’t Spank their Children for Disobedience
Intelligent and decent parents don’t hit or “discipline” their children for disobeying authority. They don’t justify the system by spanking their children. They recognize hitting is assault, but they recognize much more. These parents understand the system is broken; they know they can’t expect their children to merely fall in line. These parents want to…
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