PSYCHOLOGY
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 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 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…
Read MoreUndermining Government Through Communicative Anarchism
At its heart, anarchism is a philosophy. It is about asserting that installing rulers and initiating violence are wholly immoral. Anarchism is a synonym for absolute liberty. The philosophy is a conclusion one arrives at through deductive reasoning — through understanding slavery is unacceptable in any form and government is just another form of it.…
Read MoreThe Anti-Authoritarian Architecture of Dance and Rave
Dancing invokes a heightened emotional state characterized by positive feelings and infectious enthusiasm. Rarely does the urge to hurt or threaten another human result from harmoniously moving, swaying, and stepping to the rhythm and thump of a beat. Dance will therefore always be loathed by those that dwell in the chambers of power. The elite…
Read MoreCultivating Self-Awareness and Evolving into a Relational Anarchist
Communication in any area of life is vital. In the anarchist and libertarian space it is indispensable. If we cannot communicate ideas effectively, we lose ground and fail to convince people of the inherent truth in liberty. Tragically, I notice a lot of poor communication in the anarchist and libertarian ecosystem. It’s not just that…
Read MoreThe Relational Anarchist Primer
“When you show deep empathy toward others, their defensive energy goes down, and positive energy replaces it. That’s when you can get more creative in solving problems.” -Stephen Covey Relational Anarchism is a standalone vector or field of thought under the umbrella of anarchism. In this perspective, relationships determine levels of human freedom. The process…
Read MoreAnarchy is Rising, With or Without You
I love that anarchists are so far ahead of the curve. Most anarchists recognize the following truths: they understand that government is just a Mafia, and they do not sugarcoat that fact and pretend government is necessary. They acknowledge that taxation is straight up robbery. They recognize that fiat currency is just printed monopoly money…
Read MoreAnarchism is Deeply, Intimately Personal
Being an anarchist is not just a catchy and trendy, temporary way of life; nor is it a passing fancy or a cool philosophy to use for the sake of winning arguments. Anarchism is deeply, intimately personal.
Read MoreStop Desecrating Flags and Preach Love Instead
“Love heals. Heals and liberates. I use the word love, not meaning sentimentality, but a condition so strong that it may be that which holds the stars in their heavenly positions and that which causes the blood to flow orderly in our veins.” -Maya Angelou I want to see more love and acceptance during “Memorial…
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