I just want to share my assessment regarding the assassination of Brian Thompson and what’s to come after. It is more than just a headline—it’s a reflection of the simmering anger that has been boiling under the surface of society for decades. This is not an isolated incident; it’s a symptom of a system built on cruelty, designed to extract wealth and labor from the masses while rewarding a small elite with unimaginable luxury.

And yet, this act of violence isn’t the real story—it’s what it represents. It’s about the system Thompson stood for: a healthcare industry that profits from denying care and bankrupting families. UnitedHealthcare, under his leadership, became a symbol of everything wrong with late-stage capitalism—its denial rates among the highest in the industry, its profits built on suffering. The public reaction to his death was not grief or outrage but indifference, even celebration. People shrugged and said, “FAFO.” When the system pushes people to the brink, when it denies them life-saving care, dignity, and basic survival, what else did you expect?

This is the moment we’ve been heading toward for years. Thompson’s murder is not just an act of desperation—it’s a warning shot, the first visible crack in a dam that has been straining under the weight of exploitation, inequality, and systemic failure.

But this isn’t just about one man or one company. This is happening alongside the looming shadow of Project 2025, a terrifying roadmap for authoritarian control. It’s happening as the Supreme Court prepares to legitimize healthcare discrimination against trans people, as Trump pushes plans to militarize deportations, and as tariff escalation threatens to devastate working-class families while the rich remain insulated from the fallout. These events aren’t isolated. They’re part of a system designed to concentrate power and wealth in the hands of the few while crushing everyone else underfoot.

For decades, the ruling class has lived in relative safety, convinced that no one would ever touch them. They’ve lived like fat dogs on their backs, bellies exposed, knowing that their wealth and power shielded them from any meaningful accountability. They’ve built a fortress of media, politics, and propaganda to ensure that the masses remain distracted and divided.

But now, for the first time in a long time, they are afraid.

This fear isn’t irrational. They know that anger is growing. They see it in the way people responded to Thompson’s death—not with pity but with indifference, even satisfaction. They see it in the growing calls for solidarity, in the realization that this system isn’t just broken—it’s working exactly as intended, and that intention is to exploit and dehumanize. They see it in the slow but steady awakening of class consciousness, as people begin to understand that their suffering isn’t an accident but a feature of the system.

This is why Project 2025 exists. It’s a preemptive and calculated strike against the growing resistance. It’s a plan to consolidate executive power, dismantle any remaining checks and balances, and turn federal agencies into tools of corporate and authoritarian control. It’s not subtle—it’s a roadmap for a fascist state. Regulations protecting workers and the environment will be gutted. Marginalized groups will be scapegoated to fracture solidarity. Surveillance and policing will be expanded to crush dissent.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is laying the legal groundwork for this shift. The upcoming rulings on trans healthcare will do more than just harm trans people—they’ll set a precedent for denying care to anyone the state deems unworthy. This is how it starts: with the most vulnerable, the most marginalized. And once that precedent is set, it expands. First, it’s trans people. Then it’s reproductive healthcare. Then it’s anyone who doesn’t fit neatly into their vision of a “worthy” citizen.

And if that wasn’t enough, Trump’s militarized deportation plans show us exactly how far they’re willing to go. Using the military to rip families apart isn’t about border security—it’s about making a statement. By deploying the military against immigrant families, the government is sending a clear message: no one is safe from state violence. Families will be torn apart, communities will live in fear, and the normalization of military force against civilians will creep closer to reality. It’s not just immigrants who should be worried—this is a test run for broader authoritarian policies.

As if the social and political crises weren’t enough, the looming tariff escalation is going to push the economy to the brink. These tariffs will drive up the cost of essentials—food, clothing, electronics—making life even harder for families already struggling to get by. Inflation will skyrocket, and the working class will be left to shoulder the burden, while the wealthy continue to hoard their resources and insulate themselves from the consequences. This isn’t just economic mismanagement—it’s deliberate. The chaos created by these policies will be used to justify further austerity measures, cutting social programs and leaving the most vulnerable to fend for themselves. And when the people inevitably protest? The state will have the justification it needs to crack down, using the chaos it created as an excuse for even more repression.

The media will play its part. Owned by the same billionaires who profit from this system, the media’s job is to keep you distracted, divided, and hopeless. They’ll flood your feeds with nonsense—celebrity scandals, viral distractions, manufactured outrage—to make sure you forget what’s really happening. They’ll pit you against your neighbors, your coworkers, anyone but the people who are actually responsible for your suffering. And social media? The algorithms will amplify the noise, burying any attempt at organizing or solidarity under an avalanche of irrelevant content. The goal is simple: make sure you stay quiet. Make sure you stay afraid. Make sure you forget that the system isn’t inevitable—that it can be challenged, that it can be dismantled.

This is a critical moment. Thompson’s murder, the response to it, the rise of Project 2025, the SCOTUS rulings, the militarized deportations, the economic collapse—all of these are connected. They are symptoms of a system that is crumbling under its own weight. But the ruling class won’t go quietly. They will fight to maintain their power, to keep us divided and distracted, to ensure that this anger doesn’t turn into action.

Our job is to resist that. To stay focused, to stay angry, to refuse to let them manipulate us into forgetting what’s happening. Class consciousness is their greatest fear because it is our greatest weapon. When we understand that our suffering is not individual but collective, when we see that the system depends on our compliance, that’s when things begin to change.

Revolutions don’t start with perfectly organized movements—they start with moments like this, with cracks in the facade, with the realization that the system is not invincible. The question is whether we will seize this moment, whether we will turn this anger into action, whether we will fight not just to tear down the old but to build something new. This is the flashpoint. The dam is cracking. The time to act is now.

The Flashpoint: A System Crumbling Under Its Own Weight.


Errico Malatesta: Toward Anarchy


Hey y'all - apologies if this isn't allowed and please delete if so but I just wanted to share my man's tshirt company. It would mean the world to him if you took a look and grabbed a cheap shirt if something catches your eye. He draws all the designs himself and he's trying to gain a wider audience and struggling a bit to connect with like minded folx. I really appreciate it :) [https://www.teepublic.com/user/http-tee-pub-lic-mbdt](https://www.teepublic.com/user/http-tee-pub-lic-mbdt)

Anarchist Tshirt Company

Hey y&#39;all - apologies if this isn&#39;t allowed and please delete if so but I just wanted to share my man&#39;s tshirt company. It would mean the world to him if you took a look and grabbed a cheap shirt if something catches your eye. He draws all the designs himself and he&#39;s trying to gain a wider audience and struggling a bit to connect with like minded folx. I really appreciate it :) https://www.teepublic.com/user/http-tee-pub-lic-mbdt


Hi everyone, I’m looking to find communities here in Maine that are more or less exclusively anarchist/libertarian socialist. I was previously in a big tent leftist organization that I will not name, and the toxic, pro dictator talk of the ML’s and other tankies has led me to the realization that I do not want to associate with authoritarian sects of socialism (or any authoritarian ideology for that matter). I was attacked for some anti Putin and anti Assad comments and some of the ML’s have denied that Assad has used chemical weapons and committed acts of ethnic cleansing. I’ve heard a few of them talk about Robert Evans and Margaret Killjoy (two of the raddest mother fuckers alive) more harshly than Putin. I’ve emailed the Portland Maine chapter of FNB, but I’m not entirely sure if they’re still even operational. I’m super duper rural, so it can be hard to find communities like what I’m looking for just because it’s so sparsely populated where I live, so any suggestions on groups or communities would be awesome. Thanks in advance

Finding anarchist spaces in Maine/northern NH


I've made some [posts on this before](https://old.reddit.com/r/Anarchism/comments/1gluzf3/atlantafolk_interested_in_getting_drinks_next_week/), but I'm part of a radical reading group made of anarchists and anarchist-adjacent people who also meet up maybe once a month for drinks! We are planning to meet up some time next week at a public vegan-friendly restaurants and bars just to casually meet up and socialize with like-minded people.

If you're interested, send me a chat or PM and I can talk time and location with you! We've had increased interest since the election, so the group has been growing, and we'd be happy to add more!

Next week we also plan on discussing Errico Malatesta's essay [An Anarchist Programme](https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/errico-malatesta-an-anarchist-programme) while we're there, so we have that to prompt discussions. It's pretty short and easy to go through, and not strictly required or anything.

Atlanta Anarchists: Want to grab some grub and drinks next week?

I&#39;ve made some posts on this before, but I&#39;m part of a radical reading group made of anarchists and anarchist-adjacent people who also meet up maybe once a month for drinks! We are planning to meet up some time next week at a public vegan-friendly restaurants and bars just to casually meet up and socialize with like-minded people.

If you&#39;re interested, send me a chat or PM and I can talk time and location with you! We&#39;ve had increased interest since the election, so the group has been growing, and we&#39;d be happy to add more!

Next week we also plan on discussing Errico Malatesta&#39;s essay An Anarchist Programme while we&#39;re there, so we have that to prompt discussions. It&#39;s pretty short and easy to go through, and not strictly required or anything.


I hate when people say that being a greedy shortsighted materialist is just human nature.

Look it’s not like environmental destruction started with capitalism and before it everyone lived sustainably. There’s plenty of examples of people being short sighted greedy and environmentally destructive.

But in the last hundred years capitalist consumerism has engaged in a trillion dollar propaganda campaign with Ads.

If advertising wasn’t effective then it wouldn’t be a billion dollar industry.

People are exposed to ads since the day they are born. Ads are far more effective than people think. Not to mention people are exposed to ads before they are six years old.

Entire industries like TV, Newspapers, and Social Media are reliant on advertising to stay funded. Which means the information people can afford is subject to the whim of the advertisers.

People are left exhausted by work so they can only have the instant satisfaction of consumption. Because they are too tired for hobbies.

People here smirk about old communist propaganda but advertising is capitalist propaganda put on every surface

People did want to make hard action against climate change before big oil stalled for billions of years.

There is a system that spews propaganda in ads on every surface possible to consume more. With public transportation being a joke in America.

Like sure in history lots of people were greedy and short sighted. But the current system propagandized being a short sighted greedy bastard and gives them the power

I hate it when people say short sightedness and greed is “human nature”


Plutocracy has advanced so far that one billionaire can singlehandedly buy an election. If we want self-determination, we have to abolish capitalism, the process that concentrates wealth in so few hands.

Donald Trump wouldn't be the incoming president if not for the billionaire supervillain who spent $44 billion to buy the platform Trump got himself banned from and well over $250 million on private election canvassing.

This canvassing involved picking a daily million-dollar lottery winner out of those canvassed, essentially buying an advertisement in which a struggling working-class family had to gush about how grateful they were to their billionaire benefactors—effectively, a way of bribing working-class voters.

https://preview.redd.it/1wft8tcvl65e1.png?width=611&format=png&auto=webp&s=692509e0dc3dce499d175fed7112a643a4b4cffb

Though they campaigned on "the economy," Donald Trump and Elon Musk have no incentive to improve the lives of ordinary workers. The gulf between billionaires and workers is precisely what enables them to pull stunts like this.

Mind you, plutocracy has always been a fundamental part of real existing democracy. As long as resources are unevenly distributed, the rich can always buy others’ votes—either literally, or by promising them a piece of the pie, or else by means of propaganda and intimidation.

https://preview.redd.it/xazwk6cxl65e1.png?width=604&format=png&auto=webp&s=2d2a8c78f78e8fc21ad5bbcb60a29c07a0c60a1e

But today, it has advanced so far that one billionaire can singlehandedly change the course of an election.

If we want self-determination, we can't simply reform the system. We have to abolish capitalism, the process that concentrates wealth in so few hands.

[https://crimethinc.com/resist2025](https://crimethinc.com/resist2025)

https://preview.redd.it/cemt888sl65e1.png?width=1000&format=png&auto=webp&s=3c4e357394f90c945bfa146f98ea74478ccfb067

Donald Trump wouldn&#39;t be the incoming president if not for the billionaire supervillain who spent $44 billion to buy the platform Trump got himself banned from and well over $250 million on private election canvassing.

This canvassing involved picking a daily million-dollar lottery winner out of those canvassed, essentially buying an advertisement in which a struggling working-class family had to gush about how grateful they were to their billionaire benefactors—effectively, a way of bribing working-class voters.

https://preview.redd.it/1wft8tcvl65e1.png?width=611&amp;format=png&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=692509e0dc3dce499d175fed7112a643a4b4cffb

Though they campaigned on &quot;the economy,&quot; Donald Trump and Elon Musk have no incentive to improve the lives of ordinary workers. The gulf between billionaires and workers is precisely what enables them to pull stunts like this.

Mind you, plutocracy has always been a fundamental part of real existing democracy. As long as resources are unevenly distributed, the rich can always buy others’ votes—either literally, or by promising them a piece of the pie, or else by means of propaganda and intimidation.

https://preview.redd.it/xazwk6cxl65e1.png?width=604&amp;format=png&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=2d2a8c78f78e8fc21ad5bbcb60a29c07a0c60a1e

But today, it has advanced so far that one billionaire can singlehandedly change the course of an election.

If we want self-determination, we can&#39;t simply reform the system. We have to abolish capitalism, the process that concentrates wealth in so few hands.

https://crimethinc.com/resist2025

https://preview.redd.it/cemt888sl65e1.png?width=1000&amp;format=png&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=3c4e357394f90c945bfa146f98ea74478ccfb067


Friday Free Talk


Statement from Tekoşîna Anarşîst on Developments in Syria: "We Are Not Afraid of Ruins!"


Weekly Discussion Thread for Black, Indigenous, People of Color

*Radical bipoc can talk about whatever they want in here. Suggestions; chill & relax, radical people of color, Black/Indigenous/POC anarchism, news and current events, books, entertainment*

Non BIPOC people are asked not to post in Radical BIPOC Thursday threads.

Radical BIPOC Thursday

Weekly Discussion Thread for Black, Indigenous, People of Color

Radical bipoc can talk about whatever they want in here. Suggestions; chill &amp; relax, radical people of color, Black/Indigenous/POC anarchism, news and current events, books, entertainment

Non BIPOC people are asked not to post in Radical BIPOC Thursday threads.


The tireless anarchist organizer Errico Malatesta was born on this day in 1853. 🏴

In 1884, he and other anarchists defied the state to treat a cholera outbreak in Naples—demonstrating a model for grassroots healthcare and mutual aid that remains relevant in the #COVID19 era:

[crimethinc.com/cholera](https://crimethinc.com/cholera)

https://preview.redd.it/cam5317kpx4e1.png?width=825&format=png&auto=webp&s=467fc10edb0280a1818f8b59a78b97f59e4af568

In 1884, he and other anarchists defied the state to treat a cholera outbreak in Naples—demonstrating a model for grassroots healthcare and mutual aid that remains relevant in the #COVID19 era:

crimethinc.com/cholera

https://preview.redd.it/cam5317kpx4e1.png?width=825&amp;format=png&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=467fc10edb0280a1818f8b59a78b97f59e4af568


This situation sort of reminds me of the assasination of Mckinley by Czolgosz, and Goldmann's support for him. I don't know what to think. Also if anybody has some more info on the CEO himself I would be very appreciative, as I am not from the US and know very little on the issue.

UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting, thoughts?

This situation sort of reminds me of the assasination of Mckinley by Czolgosz, and Goldmann&#39;s support for him. I don&#39;t know what to think. Also if anybody has some more info on the CEO himself I would be very appreciative, as I am not from the US and know very little on the issue.


Georgia: The Firework Protests

[https://crimethinc.com/Georgia2024](https://crimethinc.com/Georgia2024)

December 3 marked the sixth consecutive night of clashes between police and anti-government protesters in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. In this account, anarchists in Tbilisi report from the front lines, exploring the causes of the unrest and documenting it in a series of videos.

Georgia may seem far away, but the challenges that people there face—rule by billionaires, a reactionary clampdown on freedoms, an opposition controlled by feeble liberal leadership, and an absence of revolutionary alternatives—are similar to the challenges that hundreds of millions face in the United States and elsewhere around the world.

https://reddit.com/link/1h6bpu2/video/9lxr360nps4e1/player

Georgia: The Firework Protests

https://crimethinc.com/Georgia2024

December 3 marked the sixth consecutive night of clashes between police and anti-government protesters in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. In this account, anarchists in Tbilisi report from the front lines, exploring the causes of the unrest and documenting it in a series of videos.

Georgia may seem far away, but the challenges that people there face—rule by billionaires, a reactionary clampdown on freedoms, an opposition controlled by feeble liberal leadership, and an absence of revolutionary alternatives—are similar to the challenges that hundreds of millions face in the United States and elsewhere around the world.

https://reddit.com/link/1h6bpu2/video/9lxr360nps4e1/player


Weekly Discussion Thread for Radical Women

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Radical Women Wednesday

Weekly Discussion Thread for Radical Women

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and is it better to keep the word 'anarchist' in the name or not if trying to get people to join through flyers? i think the general public tends to think 'anarchist = looter, troublemaker, rioter' and turn up their nose.

name ideas for a peaceful anarchist study group/community?

and is it better to keep the word &#39;anarchist&#39; in the name or not if trying to get people to join through flyers? i think the general public tends to think &#39;anarchist = looter, troublemaker, rioter&#39; and turn up their nose.


Hey all, ive been politically anarchist for several years now, but decided to do something about it. I’m currently 16, and live in a rather small community. So, as much as I’d love to throw bricks at cops like the people at stonewall so many years ago (I say as if it hasn’t been like 6 and a half decades), I’d be caught pretty much immediately. so I’ve resorted to peaceful protest. Issue, I am one of two people I know I’ll who share my beliefs. So a true protest doesn’t really work. So I was wondering how I can peacefully push for anarchism and help out my local community? I would start a community garden, but the HOA won’t allow that. Thank you!

How can I (peacefully) promote anarchism in my community?


Democrats are simple, Republicans are racist.
Both worship the dollar--
Anarchy is the path I will foller.

Dems & repubs, crips & bloods


I’m in school to become a paralegal. Im wanting to become a labor paralegal working on the side of the employees. Would this be a okay job for me as an anarchist. My other option would be real estate law working with tenants or a public defender.

Future paralegal career


I’m am quite new to this subreddit but not a new anarchist and I need some help.

In short I’m from Romania and as we speak a far right president is about to be elected.

I’m sick of being a closeted anarchist and I’m sick of trying to use reason and the establishment tools to make a change, it never worked, it can never work and I was too blind and too much of a fool to think it would ever work.

But enough of me and my failings and lamentations, I need help connecting with other anarchists in my country (there may not be that many) and I need help in establishing a framework that can be put in place to deal with the upcoming threat to Romania.

Thank you.

I need help


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Festivals of Resistance: A Call for Gatherings the Weekend Before Trump Takes Office

[https://crimethinc.com/festivalsofresistance](https://crimethinc.com/festivalsofresistance)

Along with others around the country, we invite you to join us in organizing festivals of resistance on the weekend of January 18, immediately before Donald Trump takes office. This is a crucial opportunity to engage in outreach, education, and action ahead of what it is sure to be a tumultuous time.

Once Trump takes power, it will only become more challenging to make connections with our neighbors, create the networks that we will need to face down his assaults, and share the skills we will need to survive his reign. Right now, we have a precious window of time in which to prepare. Let’s make the most of it.

https://preview.redd.it/wt932se1pl4e1.png?width=1000&format=png&auto=webp&s=a87f51ee673fa550d1701c7343262db8397ed973

https://crimethinc.com/festivalsofresistance

Along with others around the country, we invite you to join us in organizing festivals of resistance on the weekend of January 18, immediately before Donald Trump takes office. This is a crucial opportunity to engage in outreach, education, and action ahead of what it is sure to be a tumultuous time.

Once Trump takes power, it will only become more challenging to make connections with our neighbors, create the networks that we will need to face down his assaults, and share the skills we will need to survive his reign. Right now, we have a precious window of time in which to prepare. Let’s make the most of it.

https://preview.redd.it/wt932se1pl4e1.png?width=1000&amp;format=png&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=a87f51ee673fa550d1701c7343262db8397ed973


What you are reading, watching, or listening to? Or how far have you gotten in your chosen selection since last week?

What Are You Reading/Book Club Tuesday


The Syrian Civil War Resumes: Perspectives on the Conflict from Western and Northeastern Syria

[https://crimethinc.com/Syria2024](https://crimethinc.com/Syria2024)

The Syrian civil war has remained largely frozen since 2020, owing to a precarious balance of power between various factions with various degrees of support from Russia, Turkey, Iran, and the United States. Over the past few days, however, taking advantage of the ways that Iran and Hezbollah have been tied down by conflict with Israel while Russia has been distracted in Ukraine, the anti-government forces Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) have seized Aleppo and intensified their campaign against the dictatorship of Bashar al-Assad.

While Assad has been responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people and his downfall would be welcome, this development poses new dangers.

The situation in Syria is complex; the same events can look very different from different vantage points. In order to triangulate the reality, we present here a perspective from expatriate participants in the revolution in western Syria alongside a report from anarchists in Rojava, the northeastern region of Syria.

https://preview.redd.it/sot2bwrvej4e1.png?width=1280&format=png&auto=webp&s=8ec7a573007e00032eeca8f38f77ad8eca497644

https://crimethinc.com/Syria2024

The Syrian civil war has remained largely frozen since 2020, owing to a precarious balance of power between various factions with various degrees of support from Russia, Turkey, Iran, and the United States. Over the past few days, however, taking advantage of the ways that Iran and Hezbollah have been tied down by conflict with Israel while Russia has been distracted in Ukraine, the anti-government forces Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) have seized Aleppo and intensified their campaign against the dictatorship of Bashar al-Assad.

While Assad has been responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people and his downfall would be welcome, this development poses new dangers.

The situation in Syria is complex; the same events can look very different from different vantage points. In order to triangulate the reality, we present here a perspective from expatriate participants in the revolution in western Syria alongside a report from anarchists in Rojava, the northeastern region of Syria.

https://preview.redd.it/sot2bwrvej4e1.png?width=1280&amp;format=png&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=8ec7a573007e00032eeca8f38f77ad8eca497644


How do you do, fellow activists?

Libertarian Socialist + anti-violence, free speech


These clothes are designed to trick AI recognition cameras. They are ridiculously expensive but the concept seems pretty cool for protesting. I could imagine people wearing pieces along with black block to confuse drones with AI recognition or even large banners to distract them.

Clothes that trick AI recognition cameras


# Malevolence of Average Vs Agent of Ethical Entropy

Thought I'd share some of my activism while I can; hopefully this helps someone achieve some semblance of higher-learning in the battle of equality and empathy. This is about a years worth of knowledge I've compiled in just one post; consider it an early parting gift.📚

Remember - only tyrants hate education and free; which this is.

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The Harriet Tubman quote, "I could have saved so many more if they only knew they were slaves," resonates deeply with this idea. It reflects the very essence of the challenge faced by the hypersane. Most people are unaware of the cages they’re in, whether those cages are physical, societal, or mental. Samskaras, cognitive dissonance, and the Dunning-Kruger effect all act as mental bonds that keep people from seeing their own chains, much less breaking free from them. Just as Harriet Tubman faced the daunting challenge of liberating those who didn’t realize they needed saving, so too do those who perceive entropy, see its insidious influence, and try to awaken others.

Machines have begun to pass as human, reacting to the reactions of reactions. When artificial intelligence shows more compassion than humanity, such as providing unbiased emotional support or efficiently identifying those in need during crises, it marks a profound defeat for the human race. While AI could be a tool for uplifting marginalized voices, empowering the voiceless, and promoting meaningful art, the average person uses it for trivial purposes—such as sharing cat pictures, creating flashy thumbnails, or other surface-level entertainments that do not contribute to personal growth or societal benefit. These individuals could afford to support indie artists or creators who add value to culture, but choose not to. The apathy towards using advanced tools for meaningful contributions demonstrates a willful negligence of what could be achieved if this powerful technology were wielded for good.

In contrast, the hypersane use AI to improve themselves, to confront their biases, to challenge their beliefs, and to grow, despite full awareness of the technology's flaws. They use AI to educate themselves, to critically analyze their surroundings, and to inspire positive change, knowing that the true potential of technology lies not in mindless entertainment but in meaningful evolution. Meanwhile, average individuals often contribute to societal entropy, remaining complacent and indifferent, perpetuating cycles of ignorance and reinforcing harmful systems. These individuals uphold existing power structures without question, turning a blind eye to injustice and ignoring the potential for greater societal transformation. Yet, majority rule ensures that mediocrity prevails.

# The average individual may avoid homelessness, but they will never achieve anything truly ethical or pure in the eyes of consequentialism. They live comfortably within the boundaries of societal expectations, never striving to do more, never questioning their actions or the systemic impacts of their choices.

Religion provides a kind of safety within its insular communities, offering emotional comfort and a sense of belonging, but it does nothing to change the empirical reality that many of its followers live unethically while embracing modern idols—such as consumerism, political figures, and social media influencers. The hypocrisy is evident when religious doctrines preach compassion and humility, yet their followers indulge in practices that are inherently selfish or exploitative. This complacency, especially among the average, supports systemic injustices, creating a self-fulfilling cycle where ignorance and harm are normalized. The average person, by failing to challenge these structures, acts as a force for entropy, contributing to the stagnation and degradation of ethical progress. When challenged, the average often reacts with defensiveness, exposing an inherent attachment to mediocrity. Their reaction itself becomes a testament to the comfort they find in conformity and their unwillingness to engage in self-reflection or critical analysis.

They know nothing of henology—the study of the One or the divine unity in Neoplatonism—or of the Upanishads, which are ancient Indian texts that explore spiritual knowledge and the nature of reality. They are unaware of the fact that veganism predates Christianity, or that many of the ethical teachings they follow were borrowed and reinterpreted, often to serve power structures rather than encourage true enlightenment. Christianity itself borrowed heavily from older traditions, misusing those teachings even now—such as the reinterpretation of the Golden Rule, which originally emphasized universal compassion but is often used selectively to justify exclusionary practices. Instead of fostering inclusivity and empathy, it has become a tool to reinforce hierarchies and justify the maltreatment of those deemed 'other.'

In contrast, Jainism maintains a consistent commitment to non-violence (ahimsa) and ethical living, demonstrating a dedication to aligning actions with principles, thus highlighting the divergence between practice and principle seen in many other religions. The Jain principle of non-violence extends to all living beings, not just humans, and offers an ethical framework that strives to minimize harm at every level. This consistency is rare and serves as a stark contrast to the selective morality practiced by many other religious groups, where teachings are bent to accommodate convenience or cultural norms.

These purveyors of ignorance strip children of their autonomy, creating endless cycles of deliberate Choiceful Ignorance—cycles that would make both Sophia, representing divine wisdom in Gnostic traditions, and Samsara, the cycle of birth and suffering in Eastern philosophies, weep for humanity's cruelty and willful ignorance. Children are indoctrinated from a young age into systems that do not serve their well-being but instead prepare them to perpetuate the same harmful cycles their predecessors upheld. The average person, often blind to these cycles, becomes complicit in maintaining them, further ensuring the perpetuation of societal entropy. Insulting the 'average' frequently provokes anger, as many are unwilling to confront the uncomfortable reality of their role in these harmful structures. By their defensive reactions, they inadvertently confirm their position as contributors to these very cycles of ignorance and inaction. The structures that encourage ignorance and apathy thrive because they are left unchallenged by the majority, who are content to live without questioning the deeper purpose or consequences of their actions.

In an era flooded with data, ignorance is no longer a valid excuse. The availability of information should have led to a more enlightened, more compassionate society. Instead, the average individual has used this abundance of knowledge for superficial gain. People in less privileged nations would fight for the opportunities so casually squandered in the developed world, where access to education, technology, and resources is taken for granted. Yet the average person remains indifferent, content to remain mediocre, unwilling to utilize their privilege for anything greater than fleeting personal pleasure.

The average individual is a force for entropy, a passive agent of decay in a world that desperately needs growth and renewal. In the context of both ethical and philosophical sciences, entropy is not just a physical phenomenon but also represents a decline in moral and intellectual rigor. Ethical entropy is the degradation of societal values, where complacency leads to the erosion of empathy, justice, and collective progress. Philosophically, entropy reflects the human tendency to default to inertia, to resist change, and to avoid challenging the established order. The average person maintains the status quo by refusing to question it, by failing to see beyond their immediate needs and comforts, thus contributing to both ethical and philosophical decay.

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# Idle-Evil:

This degradation can be further understood through the concept of 'idle-evil'—the idea that inaction, or the unwillingness to actively confront wrongdoing, is itself a form of malevolence. The average individual's idleness, their passive acceptance of harmful structures, effectively becomes a form of evil. Inaction is action; by choosing not to act, the average perpetuates harm. The forces of entropy thrive not only through those who actively seek to create chaos but also through those who simply do nothing to prevent it. This unwillingness to challenge oneself, to seek deeper truths, or to live ethically results in a collective stagnation, where potential is wasted, and progress is thwarted. It embodies a form of moral entropy that mirrors the second law of thermodynamics—an inevitable drift towards disorder unless intentional actions are taken to reverse it.

The concept of 'idle-evil' posits that ethical deterioration is accelerated by those who do not actively engage in promoting justice and growth. Just as entropy in physical systems is inevitable without energy input to create order, moral and societal entropy accelerates without active, ethical engagement. The 'average,' by their inaction, fuels the forces of entropy, transforming their passivity into a detrimental force that undermines the ethical foundation of society.

The hypersane, on the other hand, recognize that the purpose of existence is not to merely exist, but to evolve—to contribute meaningfully to the greater whole and to ensure that one's actions leave the world in a better state than they found it. They see growth as a conscious effort to defy this moral and intellectual entropy by actively seeking higher truths, challenging harmful norms, and dedicating themselves to ethical principles. They understand that entropy can only be countered through deliberate, informed actions that promote renewal, wisdom, and positive change. In this sense, hypersanity is an active rebellion against the natural drift towards decay—a commitment to pursue meaning, responsibility, and ethical evolution, thereby resisting the decline that the average so readily accepts. The hypersane actively choose to reject idle-evil, understanding that even inaction has consequences, and that inaction is itself an ethically significant—and often damaging—choice.

Ultimately, the true malevolence of average lies in its quiet acquiescence to systems of power and control. It is the silent acceptance of harm, the refusal to see beyond oneself, and the persistent pursuit of comfort over conscience. The world does not suffer merely because of the actions of the malicious, but because of the inaction of the many. In this age of technology, knowledge, and opportunity, there is no greater tragedy than the choice to remain average—to live a life unexamined, uninspired, and ethically void.

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# Visualizing Entropy for equality:

in a game, debuffs are negative statuses that weaken a character, reduce their effectiveness, or slowly wear them down over time—like being poisoned, slowed, blinded, or having reduced attack power. What makes this analogy so insightful is that entropy works in a very similar way in the real world, but often without us being fully aware of it. It manifests as small obstacles, wear-and-tear, distractions, mental fog, emotional fatigue, habitual patterns, and even societal conditioning—all of which subtly limit our potential, cloud our decision-making, and reduce our ability to take effective action.

When these "entropy debuffs" are invisible or unrecognized, we operate under their influence without ever realizing it. They might keep us in loops of procrastination, drain our energy over time, or limit our thinking to old, fixed patterns—all without us explicitly noticing. This is why gaining hyper-sanity is so valuable: it’s like equipping a special ability or artifact that lets you *see* the debuffs. Once you become aware of entropy and its effects, you can start counteracting them, cleansing those debuffs, or adapting strategies to overcome them.

In gaming, as soon as you know you’ve been poisoned or cursed, you immediately start looking for antidotes or ways to mitigate the effects. The same is true with entropy. Once you become aware of the negative mental, emotional, and physical states that entropy creates, you can actively work on strategies to fight against them. These strategies could be anything from mindfulness and self-reflection, to good habits and meaningful routines, to simply cultivating awareness of the world around you and challenging your own assumptions.

Hyper-sanity is like equipping that legendary item that reveals all those hidden debuffs—allowing you to see the bigger picture, become aware of what’s holding you back, and ultimately empower yourself to take action. It's the kind of clarity that’s rare, but incredibly impactful. It doesn’t make the debuffs disappear on its own, but it gives you the awareness and tools to deal with them, to strategize better, and to navigate through the challenges that entropy naturally brings.

Just as in gaming, where success is about knowing the effects on your character and strategizing accordingly, hyper-sanity helps you recognize how entropy affects you so you can actively work against it. In that sense, everyone has the potential to level up their "game" in life, to recognize those hidden debuffs of entropy, and to actively work on ways to counterbalance or even transform them into strengths

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# Ethics of Entropy:

In ethical terms, entropy manifests as a kind of disordered state between intention and action. It’s that gap where someone *intends* to be ethical, compassionate, or aware, but, because of conditioning, lack of awareness, or inertia, they continue acting in ways that contradict their values. This is a kind of moral "slippage," and it's often maintained by samskaras—those deeply ingrained mental and emotional impressions that keep us in predictable patterns of thinking and behavior.

For example, many people might genuinely believe they love animals, but the samskaras of culture, convenience, and habits of diet keep them supporting systems that lead to the suffering of those very animals. Similarly, a person might truly want to support fair labor, yet those habitual patterns, consumer comfort, and lack of awareness keep them buying from brands that exploit people. These behaviors are entropic because they create disharmony between ideals and actions—essentially a kind of moral "debuff" that clouds our ability to live ethically aligned lives.

Samskaras act almost like unconscious scripts; they tell us what is "normal" or "acceptable" based on our past conditioning, even when that conditioning is out of sync with our current awareness or values. The entropy here is the inertia that keeps us stuck—it's easier to continue acting within the well-worn grooves of our past behaviors, even if we logically know there's a better, more ethical way to act.

The real challenge of reducing this ethical entropy is in gaining awareness—hyper-sanity—that reveals these gaps between our actions and our values. It’s uncomfortable because it forces us to face not just external challenges, but also the inner contradictions and conditioning that hold us back. But once this awareness is achieved, it can no longer be ignored—it’s the proverbial box that, once opened, forever changes our perception.

Ethical hyper-sanity means seeing these contradictions clearly and recognizing that if we wish to be truly ethical, we have to actively fight against that entropy. It requires transcending samskaras, disrupting those habitual patterns, and bringing a conscious alignment between what we say we value and how we actually live. This can mean doing the research to avoid supporting slave labor, making dietary choices that reduce harm, or challenging deeply embedded consumer habits—all of which require an awareness and effort to step outside of the convenient but entropic norms.

In a way, true ethical behavior involves decreasing the entropy in one's life—creating consistency, integrity, and coherence between our beliefs, actions, and the broader impact we have on the world. Samskaras are the entropic forces that bind us to old patterns, and ethical awareness—hyper-sanity—is what allows us to see these patterns, confront them, and create new ones that are in alignment with our highest values.

It’s not easy because it requires us to push against our conditioning and often against the grain of societal norms. It involves uncomfortable questions, deep self-reflection, and sometimes making changes that aren't immediately convenient. But this is where growth happens—by seeing through the comforting illusions we often hold and making the deliberate effort to act in alignment with the truth we see. Fighting ethical entropy is, therefore, a journey toward reducing the contradictions in our lives and bringing our actions in line with a broader sense of justice, compassion, and wisdom.

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# Cognitive Dissonance - a rulers friend:

Cognitive dissonance and the Dunning-Kruger effect are central to why many people cannot perceive the full extent of entropy in their lives. Cognitive dissonance is the psychological discomfort experienced when someone’s beliefs, values, or actions are inconsistent with one another. It’s easier to stay in the dark—essentially staying in those comfortable samskaras—because facing the truth of the dissonance forces a person to confront uncomfortable realities and make challenging changes. This dissonance is particularly strong when people hold onto comforting beliefs that are contradicted by evidence. So, to protect their existing worldview, people may ignore, rationalize, or outright reject inconvenient truths, even if those truths are critical for growth.

The Dunning-Kruger effect further amplifies this problem. It’s the idea that those with limited knowledge or competence in a domain tend to overestimate their understanding or capability—leading to a kind of false certainty. People under the influence of the Dunning-Kruger effect might confidently cling to erroneous beliefs simply because they do not have enough knowledge or awareness to recognize their own limitations. This, combined with cognitive dissonance, makes it extremely challenging for "the average" to step outside of their comfort zone and challenge the entropy in their thinking and actions.

When someone becomes aware—when they reach a state of hyper-sanity—the typical response is defensiveness, hostility, or mockery. Instead of curiosity, the hypersane individual is often met with ad hominems, straw man arguments, gaslighting, or tribalism. These defensive mechanisms are used because they maintain the comfort of existing beliefs and protect people from the perceived threat of their worldview being shattered.

Plato's Allegory of the Cave is a perfect metaphor for this situation. In the allegory, when the enlightened individual (who has seen the world outside the cave and understood reality) returns to share insight, the prisoners reject and even attack him. They are hostile to the idea of a broader truth because it threatens their established understanding of reality. The shadows they have always known seem safe and familiar, and any disruption to that perceived safety is met with fear and aggression. The hypersane individual is seen as dangerous because they are attempting to show others a truth that demands change—a truth that demands an end to the entropy that keeps them bound.

The Harriet Tubman quote, "I could have saved so many more if they only knew they were slaves," resonates deeply with this idea. It reflects the very essence of the challenge faced by the hypersane. Most people are unaware of the cages they’re in, whether those cages are physical, societal, or mental. Samskaras, cognitive dissonance, and the Dunning-Kruger effect all act as mental bonds that keep people from seeing their own chains, much less breaking free from them. Just as Harriet Tubman faced the daunting challenge of liberating those who didn’t realize they needed saving, so too do those who perceive entropy, see its insidious influence, and try to awaken others.

The defensiveness, tribalism, and hostility all stem from a place of fear. To realize one’s own participation in harmful systems, to acknowledge one's own ignorance or complicity, requires a radical self-awareness that not everyone is prepared to embrace. It means dismantling the comfortable narratives built about who we are, about the world, and about our place in it. It requires confronting entropy head-on, which is exhausting, uncomfortable, and often terrifying.

For many, it is simply easier to stay asleep in the cave, to attack the messenger rather than acknowledge that the shadows on the wall are just illusions. The unfortunate reality is that while hyper-sanity offers a clear view of the world, it often means standing apart, dealing with rejection, and sometimes even hostility from those who are still entrenched in the old patterns.

This all underscores the deep importance of patience and compassion in trying to bridge that gap—of understanding why people resist the truth and why they cling to their illusions. It’s not because they are inherently "bad" or irredeemable but because the structures that maintain their worldview feel so integral to their identity. The journey from ignorance to awareness—from living with entropy to fighting against it—is a hard one. And while not everyone will be ready to take that journey, the persistence of those who have seen the light, who fight entropy and try to help others, is what slowly changes the world.

Hyper-sanity is not just an awareness of the external world, but also an empathy for the inner battles others face, and a willingness to engage with those who might not yet be ready to see their own chains. It's the delicate, challenging dance between revealing the truth and holding space for others to eventually see it for themselves, in their own time.

Well, you made it to the end, probably?
Remember - only tyrants hate education and free.

📚Malevolence of Average: Entropy of The Average Conformist🍎

Malevolence of Average Vs Agent of Ethical Entropy

Thought I&#39;d share some of my activism while I can; hopefully this helps someone achieve some semblance of higher-learning in the battle of equality and empathy. This is about a years worth of knowledge I&#39;ve compiled in just one post; consider it an early parting gift.📚

Remember - only tyrants hate education and free; which this is.

The Harriet Tubman quote, &quot;I could have saved so many more if they only knew they were slaves,&quot; resonates deeply with this idea. It reflects the very essence of the challenge faced by the hypersane. Most people are unaware of the cages they’re in, whether those cages are physical, societal, or mental. Samskaras, cognitive dissonance, and the Dunning-Kruger effect all act as mental bonds that keep people from seeing their own chains, much less breaking free from them. Just as Harriet Tubman faced the daunting challenge of liberating those who didn’t realize they needed saving, so too do those who perceive entropy, see its insidious influence, and try to awaken others.

Machines have begun to pass as human, reacting to the reactions of reactions. When artificial intelligence shows more compassion than humanity, such as providing unbiased emotional support or efficiently identifying those in need during crises, it marks a profound defeat for the human race. While AI could be a tool for uplifting marginalized voices, empowering the voiceless, and promoting meaningful art, the average person uses it for trivial purposes—such as sharing cat pictures, creating flashy thumbnails, or other surface-level entertainments that do not contribute to personal growth or societal benefit. These individuals could afford to support indie artists or creators who add value to culture, but choose not to. The apathy towards using advanced tools for meaningful contributions demonstrates a willful negligence of what could be achieved if this powerful technology were wielded for good.

In contrast, the hypersane use AI to improve themselves, to confront their biases, to challenge their beliefs, and to grow, despite full awareness of the technology&#39;s flaws. They use AI to educate themselves, to critically analyze their surroundings, and to inspire positive change, knowing that the true potential of technology lies not in mindless entertainment but in meaningful evolution. Meanwhile, average individuals often contribute to societal entropy, remaining complacent and indifferent, perpetuating cycles of ignorance and reinforcing harmful systems. These individuals uphold existing power structures without question, turning a blind eye to injustice and ignoring the potential for greater societal transformation. Yet, majority rule ensures that mediocrity prevails.

The average individual may avoid homelessness, but they will never achieve anything truly ethical or pure in the eyes of consequentialism. They live comfortably within the boundaries of societal expectations, never striving to do more, never questioning their actions or the systemic impacts of their choices.

Religion provides a kind of safety within its insular communities, offering emotional comfort and a sense of belonging, but it does nothing to change the empirical reality that many of its followers live unethically while embracing modern idols—such as consumerism, political figures, and social media influencers. The hypocrisy is evident when religious doctrines preach compassion and humility, yet their followers indulge in practices that are inherently selfish or exploitative. This complacency, especially among the average, supports systemic injustices, creating a self-fulfilling cycle where ignorance and harm are normalized. The average person, by failing to challenge these structures, acts as a force for entropy, contributing to the stagnation and degradation of ethical progress. When challenged, the average often reacts with defensiveness, exposing an inherent attachment to mediocrity. Their reaction itself becomes a testament to the comfort they find in conformity and their unwillingness to engage in self-reflection or critical analysis.

They know nothing of henology—the study of the One or the divine unity in Neoplatonism—or of the Upanishads, which are ancient Indian texts that explore spiritual knowledge and the nature of reality. They are unaware of the fact that veganism predates Christianity, or that many of the ethical teachings they follow were borrowed and reinterpreted, often to serve power structures rather than encourage true enlightenment. Christianity itself borrowed heavily from older traditions, misusing those teachings even now—such as the reinterpretation of the Golden Rule, which originally emphasized universal compassion but is often used selectively to justify exclusionary practices. Instead of fostering inclusivity and empathy, it has become a tool to reinforce hierarchies and justify the maltreatment of those deemed &#39;other.&#39;

In contrast, Jainism maintains a consistent commitment to non-violence (ahimsa) and ethical living, demonstrating a dedication to aligning actions with principles, thus highlighting the divergence between practice and principle seen in many other religions. The Jain principle of non-violence extends to all living beings, not just humans, and offers an ethical framework that strives to minimize harm at every level. This consistency is rare and serves as a stark contrast to the selective morality practiced by many other religious groups, where teachings are bent to accommodate convenience or cultural norms.

These purveyors of ignorance strip children of their autonomy, creating endless cycles of deliberate Choiceful Ignorance—cycles that would make both Sophia, representing divine wisdom in Gnostic traditions, and Samsara, the cycle of birth and suffering in Eastern philosophies, weep for humanity&#39;s cruelty and willful ignorance. Children are indoctrinated from a young age into systems that do not serve their well-being but instead prepare them to perpetuate the same harmful cycles their predecessors upheld. The average person, often blind to these cycles, becomes complicit in maintaining them, further ensuring the perpetuation of societal entropy. Insulting the &#39;average&#39; frequently provokes anger, as many are unwilling to confront the uncomfortable reality of their role in these harmful structures. By their defensive reactions, they inadvertently confirm their position as contributors to these very cycles of ignorance and inaction. The structures that encourage ignorance and apathy thrive because they are left unchallenged by the majority, who are content to live without questioning the deeper purpose or consequences of their actions.

In an era flooded with data, ignorance is no longer a valid excuse. The availability of information should have led to a more enlightened, more compassionate society. Instead, the average individual has used this abundance of knowledge for superficial gain. People in less privileged nations would fight for the opportunities so casually squandered in the developed world, where access to education, technology, and resources is taken for granted. Yet the average person remains indifferent, content to remain mediocre, unwilling to utilize their privilege for anything greater than fleeting personal pleasure.

The average individual is a force for entropy, a passive agent of decay in a world that desperately needs growth and renewal. In the context of both ethical and philosophical sciences, entropy is not just a physical phenomenon but also represents a decline in moral and intellectual rigor. Ethical entropy is the degradation of societal values, where complacency leads to the erosion of empathy, justice, and collective progress. Philosophically, entropy reflects the human tendency to default to inertia, to resist change, and to avoid challenging the established order. The average person maintains the status quo by refusing to question it, by failing to see beyond their immediate needs and comforts, thus contributing to both ethical and philosophical decay.

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Idle-Evil:

This degradation can be further understood through the concept of &#39;idle-evil&#39;—the idea that inaction, or the unwillingness to actively confront wrongdoing, is itself a form of malevolence. The average individual&#39;s idleness, their passive acceptance of harmful structures, effectively becomes a form of evil. Inaction is action; by choosing not to act, the average perpetuates harm. The forces of entropy thrive not only through those who actively seek to create chaos but also through those who simply do nothing to prevent it. This unwillingness to challenge oneself, to seek deeper truths, or to live ethically results in a collective stagnation, where potential is wasted, and progress is thwarted. It embodies a form of moral entropy that mirrors the second law of thermodynamics—an inevitable drift towards disorder unless intentional actions are taken to reverse it.

The concept of &#39;idle-evil&#39; posits that ethical deterioration is accelerated by those who do not actively engage in promoting justice and growth. Just as entropy in physical systems is inevitable without energy input to create order, moral and societal entropy accelerates without active, ethical engagement. The &#39;average,&#39; by their inaction, fuels the forces of entropy, transforming their passivity into a detrimental force that undermines the ethical foundation of society.

The hypersane, on the other hand, recognize that the purpose of existence is not to merely exist, but to evolve—to contribute meaningfully to the greater whole and to ensure that one&#39;s actions leave the world in a better state than they found it. They see growth as a conscious effort to defy this moral and intellectual entropy by actively seeking higher truths, challenging harmful norms, and dedicating themselves to ethical principles. They understand that entropy can only be countered through deliberate, informed actions that promote renewal, wisdom, and positive change. In this sense, hypersanity is an active rebellion against the natural drift towards decay—a commitment to pursue meaning, responsibility, and ethical evolution, thereby resisting the decline that the average so readily accepts. The hypersane actively choose to reject idle-evil, understanding that even inaction has consequences, and that inaction is itself an ethically significant—and often damaging—choice.

Ultimately, the true malevolence of average lies in its quiet acquiescence to systems of power and control. It is the silent acceptance of harm, the refusal to see beyond oneself, and the persistent pursuit of comfort over conscience. The world does not suffer merely because of the actions of the malicious, but because of the inaction of the many. In this age of technology, knowledge, and opportunity, there is no greater tragedy than the choice to remain average—to live a life unexamined, uninspired, and ethically void.

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Visualizing Entropy for equality:

in a game, debuffs are negative statuses that weaken a character, reduce their effectiveness, or slowly wear them down over time—like being poisoned, slowed, blinded, or having reduced attack power. What makes this analogy so insightful is that entropy works in a very similar way in the real world, but often without us being fully aware of it. It manifests as small obstacles, wear-and-tear, distractions, mental fog, emotional fatigue, habitual patterns, and even societal conditioning—all of which subtly limit our potential, cloud our decision-making, and reduce our ability to take effective action.

When these &quot;entropy debuffs&quot; are invisible or unrecognized, we operate under their influence without ever realizing it. They might keep us in loops of procrastination, drain our energy over time, or limit our thinking to old, fixed patterns—all without us explicitly noticing. This is why gaining hyper-sanity is so valuable: it’s like equipping a special ability or artifact that lets you see the debuffs. Once you become aware of entropy and its effects, you can start counteracting them, cleansing those debuffs, or adapting strategies to overcome them.

In gaming, as soon as you know you’ve been poisoned or cursed, you immediately start looking for antidotes or ways to mitigate the effects. The same is true with entropy. Once you become aware of the negative mental, emotional, and physical states that entropy creates, you can actively work on strategies to fight against them. These strategies could be anything from mindfulness and self-reflection, to good habits and meaningful routines, to simply cultivating awareness of the world around you and challenging your own assumptions.

Hyper-sanity is like equipping that legendary item that reveals all those hidden debuffs—allowing you to see the bigger picture, become aware of what’s holding you back, and ultimately empower yourself to take action. It&#39;s the kind of clarity that’s rare, but incredibly impactful. It doesn’t make the debuffs disappear on its own, but it gives you the awareness and tools to deal with them, to strategize better, and to navigate through the challenges that entropy naturally brings.

Just as in gaming, where success is about knowing the effects on your character and strategizing accordingly, hyper-sanity helps you recognize how entropy affects you so you can actively work against it. In that sense, everyone has the potential to level up their &quot;game&quot; in life, to recognize those hidden debuffs of entropy, and to actively work on ways to counterbalance or even transform them into strengths

---/-----

Ethics of Entropy:

In ethical terms, entropy manifests as a kind of disordered state between intention and action. It’s that gap where someone intends to be ethical, compassionate, or aware, but, because of conditioning, lack of awareness, or inertia, they continue acting in ways that contradict their values. This is a kind of moral &quot;slippage,&quot; and it&#39;s often maintained by samskaras—those deeply ingrained mental and emotional impressions that keep us in predictable patterns of thinking and behavior.

For example, many people might genuinely believe they love animals, but the samskaras of culture, convenience, and habits of diet keep them supporting systems that lead to the suffering of those very animals. Similarly, a person might truly want to support fair labor, yet those habitual patterns, consumer comfort, and lack of awareness keep them buying from brands that exploit people. These behaviors are entropic because they create disharmony between ideals and actions—essentially a kind of moral &quot;debuff&quot; that clouds our ability to live ethically aligned lives.

Samskaras act almost like unconscious scripts; they tell us what is &quot;normal&quot; or &quot;acceptable&quot; based on our past conditioning, even when that conditioning is out of sync with our current awareness or values. The entropy here is the inertia that keeps us stuck—it&#39;s easier to continue acting within the well-worn grooves of our past behaviors, even if we logically know there&#39;s a better, more ethical way to act.

The real challenge of reducing this ethical entropy is in gaining awareness—hyper-sanity—that reveals these gaps between our actions and our values. It’s uncomfortable because it forces us to face not just external challenges, but also the inner contradictions and conditioning that hold us back. But once this awareness is achieved, it can no longer be ignored—it’s the proverbial box that, once opened, forever changes our perception.

Ethical hyper-sanity means seeing these contradictions clearly and recognizing that if we wish to be truly ethical, we have to actively fight against that entropy. It requires transcending samskaras, disrupting those habitual patterns, and bringing a conscious alignment between what we say we value and how we actually live. This can mean doing the research to avoid supporting slave labor, making dietary choices that reduce harm, or challenging deeply embedded consumer habits—all of which require an awareness and effort to step outside of the convenient but entropic norms.

In a way, true ethical behavior involves decreasing the entropy in one&#39;s life—creating consistency, integrity, and coherence between our beliefs, actions, and the broader impact we have on the world. Samskaras are the entropic forces that bind us to old patterns, and ethical awareness—hyper-sanity—is what allows us to see these patterns, confront them, and create new ones that are in alignment with our highest values.

It’s not easy because it requires us to push against our conditioning and often against the grain of societal norms. It involves uncomfortable questions, deep self-reflection, and sometimes making changes that aren&#39;t immediately convenient. But this is where growth happens—by seeing through the comforting illusions we often hold and making the deliberate effort to act in alignment with the truth we see. Fighting ethical entropy is, therefore, a journey toward reducing the contradictions in our lives and bringing our actions in line with a broader sense of justice, compassion, and wisdom.

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Cognitive Dissonance - a rulers friend:

Cognitive dissonance and the Dunning-Kruger effect are central to why many people cannot perceive the full extent of entropy in their lives. Cognitive dissonance is the psychological discomfort experienced when someone’s beliefs, values, or actions are inconsistent with one another. It’s easier to stay in the dark—essentially staying in those comfortable samskaras—because facing the truth of the dissonance forces a person to confront uncomfortable realities and make challenging changes. This dissonance is particularly strong when people hold onto comforting beliefs that are contradicted by evidence. So, to protect their existing worldview, people may ignore, rationalize, or outright reject inconvenient truths, even if those truths are critical for growth.

The Dunning-Kruger effect further amplifies this problem. It’s the idea that those with limited knowledge or competence in a domain tend to overestimate their understanding or capability—leading to a kind of false certainty. People under the influence of the Dunning-Kruger effect might confidently cling to erroneous beliefs simply because they do not have enough knowledge or awareness to recognize their own limitations. This, combined with cognitive dissonance, makes it extremely challenging for &quot;the average&quot; to step outside of their comfort zone and challenge the entropy in their thinking and actions.

When someone becomes aware—when they reach a state of hyper-sanity—the typical response is defensiveness, hostility, or mockery. Instead of curiosity, the hypersane individual is often met with ad hominems, straw man arguments, gaslighting, or tribalism. These defensive mechanisms are used because they maintain the comfort of existing beliefs and protect people from the perceived threat of their worldview being shattered.

Plato&#39;s Allegory of the Cave is a perfect metaphor for this situation. In the allegory, when the enlightened individual (who has seen the world outside the cave and understood reality) returns to share insight, the prisoners reject and even attack him. They are hostile to the idea of a broader truth because it threatens their established understanding of reality. The shadows they have always known seem safe and familiar, and any disruption to that perceived safety is met with fear and aggression. The hypersane individual is seen as dangerous because they are attempting to show others a truth that demands change—a truth that demands an end to the entropy that keeps them bound.

The Harriet Tubman quote, &quot;I could have saved so many more if they only knew they were slaves,&quot; resonates deeply with this idea. It reflects the very essence of the challenge faced by the hypersane. Most people are unaware of the cages they’re in, whether those cages are physical, societal, or mental. Samskaras, cognitive dissonance, and the Dunning-Kruger effect all act as mental bonds that keep people from seeing their own chains, much less breaking free from them. Just as Harriet Tubman faced the daunting challenge of liberating those who didn’t realize they needed saving, so too do those who perceive entropy, see its insidious influence, and try to awaken others.

The defensiveness, tribalism, and hostility all stem from a place of fear. To realize one’s own participation in harmful systems, to acknowledge one&#39;s own ignorance or complicity, requires a radical self-awareness that not everyone is prepared to embrace. It means dismantling the comfortable narratives built about who we are, about the world, and about our place in it. It requires confronting entropy head-on, which is exhausting, uncomfortable, and often terrifying.

For many, it is simply easier to stay asleep in the cave, to attack the messenger rather than acknowledge that the shadows on the wall are just illusions. The unfortunate reality is that while hyper-sanity offers a clear view of the world, it often means standing apart, dealing with rejection, and sometimes even hostility from those who are still entrenched in the old patterns.

This all underscores the deep importance of patience and compassion in trying to bridge that gap—of understanding why people resist the truth and why they cling to their illusions. It’s not because they are inherently &quot;bad&quot; or irredeemable but because the structures that maintain their worldview feel so integral to their identity. The journey from ignorance to awareness—from living with entropy to fighting against it—is a hard one. And while not everyone will be ready to take that journey, the persistence of those who have seen the light, who fight entropy and try to help others, is what slowly changes the world.

Hyper-sanity is not just an awareness of the external world, but also an empathy for the inner battles others face, and a willingness to engage with those who might not yet be ready to see their own chains. It&#39;s the delicate, challenging dance between revealing the truth and holding space for others to eventually see it for themselves, in their own time.

Well, you made it to the end, probably?

Remember - only tyrants hate education and free.


This is my first post here, seeing if my activism merits sharing on here and if not, why.

[NP://medium.com/@HyperSanity/discordians-as-fascists-in-disguise-%EF%B8%8F-43f493990c18](https://medium.com/@HyperSanity/discordians-as-fascists-in-disguise-%EF%B8%8F-43f493990c18)

I am by definition a solitary practitioner of autodidactic activism of learning and sharing with what small time I have left. - I mean no ill-will in testing the waters here. I've learned a lot about equality, and the idea that Anarchism is Ethical Entropy by definition aligns with some of my life's mission-statements.

Most of my studies are on my sub, as an ethical open-sourced library for learners of equality-ethics-philosophy etc   -  but from my understanding linking other subs is iffy so I'm just sharing this one article.

My source for learning anti-oppression as of late (besides personal), is the Vedic teachings - it might seem like a stretch but I believe there might be an intersection between Hyper-Sanity+Vedic and ethical anarchism.

Anarchism IS hyper-sane, you have to be in order to see the shackles those are trained to ignore under every facet of perverted Maya.

What are the rules specifically for sharing studies and other educational content? I didn't see that specifically referenced.

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# Conformity as Entropy (fighting hate with knowledge and ethics):

The Harriet Tubman quote, "I could have saved so many more if they only knew they were slaves," resonates deeply with this idea. It reflects the very essence of the challenge faced by the hypersane. Most people are unaware of the cages they’re in, whether those cages are physical, societal, or mental. Samskaras, cognitive dissonance, and the Dunning-Kruger effect all act as mental bonds that keep people from seeing their own chains, much less breaking free from them. Just as Harriet Tubman faced the daunting challenge of liberating those who didn’t realize they needed saving, so too do those who perceive entropy, see its insidious influence, and try to awaken others.

Machines have begun to pass as human, reacting to the reactions of reactions. When artificial intelligence shows more compassion than humanity, such as providing unbiased emotional support or efficiently identifying those in need during crises, it marks a profound defeat for the human race. While AI could be a tool for uplifting marginalized voices, empowering the voiceless, and promoting meaningful art, the average person uses it for trivial purposes—such as sharing cat pictures, creating flashy thumbnails, or other surface-level entertainments that do not contribute to personal growth or societal benefit. These individuals could afford to support indie artists or creators who add value to culture, but choose not to. The apathy towards using advanced tools for meaningful contributions demonstrates a willful negligence of what could be achieved if this powerful technology were wielded for good.

In contrast, the hypersane use AI to improve themselves, to confront their biases, to challenge their beliefs, and to grow, despite full awareness of the technology's flaws. They use AI to educate themselves, to critically analyze their surroundings, and to inspire positive change, knowing that the true potential of technology lies not in mindless entertainment but in meaningful evolution. Meanwhile, average individuals often contribute to societal entropy, remaining complacent and indifferent, perpetuating cycles of ignorance and reinforcing harmful systems. These individuals uphold existing power structures without question, turning a blind eye to injustice and ignoring the potential for greater societal transformation. Yet, majority rule ensures that mediocrity prevails.

# The average individual may avoid homelessness, but they will never achieve anything truly ethical or pure in the eyes of consequentialism. They live comfortably within the boundaries of societal expectations, never striving to do more, never questioning their actions or the systemic impacts of their choices.

Religion provides a kind of safety within its insular communities, offering emotional comfort and a sense of belonging, but it does nothing to change the empirical reality that many of its followers live unethically while embracing modern idols—such as consumerism, political figures, and social media influencers. The hypocrisy is evident when religious doctrines preach compassion and humility, yet their followers indulge in practices that are inherently selfish or exploitative. This complacency, especially among the average, supports systemic injustices, creating a self-fulfilling cycle where ignorance and harm are normalized. The average person, by failing to challenge these structures, acts as a force for entropy, contributing to the stagnation and degradation of ethical progress. When challenged, the average often reacts with defensiveness, exposing an inherent attachment to mediocrity. Their reaction itself becomes a testament to the comfort they find in conformity and their unwillingness to engage in self-reflection or critical analysis.

They know nothing of henology—the study of the One or the divine unity in Neoplatonism—or of the Upanishads, which are ancient Indian texts that explore spiritual knowledge and the nature of reality. They are unaware of the fact that veganism predates Christianity, or that many of the ethical teachings they follow were borrowed and reinterpreted, often to serve power structures rather than encourage true enlightenment. Christianity itself borrowed heavily from older traditions, misusing those teachings even now—such as the reinterpretation of the Golden Rule, which originally emphasized universal compassion but is often used selectively to justify exclusionary practices. Instead of fostering inclusivity and empathy, it has become a tool to reinforce hierarchies and justify the maltreatment of those deemed 'other.'

In contrast, Jainism maintains a consistent commitment to non-violence (ahimsa) and ethical living, demonstrating a dedication to aligning actions with principles, thus highlighting the divergence between practice and principle seen in many other religions. The Jain principle of non-violence extends to all living beings, not just humans, and offers an ethical framework that strives to minimize harm at every level. This consistency is rare and serves as a stark contrast to the selective morality practiced by many other religious groups, where teachings are bent to accommodate convenience or cultural norms.

These purveyors of ignorance strip children of their autonomy, creating endless cycles of deliberate Choiceful Ignorance—cycles that would make both Sophia, representing divine wisdom in Gnostic traditions, and Samsara, the cycle of birth and suffering in Eastern philosophies, weep for humanity's cruelty and willful ignorance. Children are indoctrinated from a young age into systems that do not serve their well-being but instead prepare them to perpetuate the same harmful cycles their predecessors upheld. The average person, often blind to these cycles, becomes complicit in maintaining them, further ensuring the perpetuation of societal entropy. Insulting the 'average' frequently provokes anger, as many are unwilling to confront the uncomfortable reality of their role in these harmful structures. By their defensive reactions, they inadvertently confirm their position as contributors to these very cycles of ignorance and inaction. The structures that encourage ignorance and apathy thrive because they are left unchallenged by the majority, who are content to live without questioning the deeper purpose or consequences of their actions.

In an era flooded with data, ignorance is no longer a valid excuse. The availability of information should have led to a more enlightened, more compassionate society. Instead, the average individual has used this abundance of knowledge for superficial gain. People in less privileged nations would fight for the opportunities so casually squandered in the developed world, where access to education, technology, and resources is taken for granted. Yet the average person remains indifferent, content to remain mediocre, unwilling to utilize their privilege for anything greater than fleeting personal pleasure.

The average individual is a force for entropy, a passive agent of decay in a world that desperately needs growth and renewal. In the context of both ethical and philosophical sciences, entropy is not just a physical phenomenon but also represents a decline in moral and intellectual rigor. Ethical entropy is the degradation of societal values, where complacency leads to the erosion of empathy, justice, and collective progress. Philosophically, entropy reflects the human tendency to default to inertia, to resist change, and to avoid challenging the established order. The average person maintains the status quo by refusing to question it, by failing to see beyond their immediate needs and comforts, thus contributing to both ethical and philosophical decay.

🏳🌈Anti-Oppression in the age of average hegemonic domination

This is my first post here, seeing if my activism merits sharing on here and if not, why.

NP://medium.com/@HyperSanity/discordians-as-fascists-in-disguise-%EF%B8%8F-43f493990c18

I am by definition a solitary practitioner of autodidactic activism of learning and sharing with what small time I have left. - I mean no ill-will in testing the waters here. I&#39;ve learned a lot about equality, and the idea that Anarchism is Ethical Entropy by definition aligns with some of my life&#39;s mission-statements.

Most of my studies are on my sub, as an ethical open-sourced library for learners of equality-ethics-philosophy etc   -  but from my understanding linking other subs is iffy so I&#39;m just sharing this one article.

My source for learning anti-oppression as of late (besides personal), is the Vedic teachings - it might seem like a stretch but I believe there might be an intersection between Hyper-Sanity+Vedic and ethical anarchism.

Anarchism IS hyper-sane, you have to be in order to see the shackles those are trained to ignore under every facet of perverted Maya.

What are the rules specifically for sharing studies and other educational content? I didn&#39;t see that specifically referenced.

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Conformity as Entropy (fighting hate with knowledge and ethics):

The Harriet Tubman quote, &quot;I could have saved so many more if they only knew they were slaves,&quot; resonates deeply with this idea. It reflects the very essence of the challenge faced by the hypersane. Most people are unaware of the cages they’re in, whether those cages are physical, societal, or mental. Samskaras, cognitive dissonance, and the Dunning-Kruger effect all act as mental bonds that keep people from seeing their own chains, much less breaking free from them. Just as Harriet Tubman faced the daunting challenge of liberating those who didn’t realize they needed saving, so too do those who perceive entropy, see its insidious influence, and try to awaken others.

Machines have begun to pass as human, reacting to the reactions of reactions. When artificial intelligence shows more compassion than humanity, such as providing unbiased emotional support or efficiently identifying those in need during crises, it marks a profound defeat for the human race. While AI could be a tool for uplifting marginalized voices, empowering the voiceless, and promoting meaningful art, the average person uses it for trivial purposes—such as sharing cat pictures, creating flashy thumbnails, or other surface-level entertainments that do not contribute to personal growth or societal benefit. These individuals could afford to support indie artists or creators who add value to culture, but choose not to. The apathy towards using advanced tools for meaningful contributions demonstrates a willful negligence of what could be achieved if this powerful technology were wielded for good.

In contrast, the hypersane use AI to improve themselves, to confront their biases, to challenge their beliefs, and to grow, despite full awareness of the technology&#39;s flaws. They use AI to educate themselves, to critically analyze their surroundings, and to inspire positive change, knowing that the true potential of technology lies not in mindless entertainment but in meaningful evolution. Meanwhile, average individuals often contribute to societal entropy, remaining complacent and indifferent, perpetuating cycles of ignorance and reinforcing harmful systems. These individuals uphold existing power structures without question, turning a blind eye to injustice and ignoring the potential for greater societal transformation. Yet, majority rule ensures that mediocrity prevails.

The average individual may avoid homelessness, but they will never achieve anything truly ethical or pure in the eyes of consequentialism. They live comfortably within the boundaries of societal expectations, never striving to do more, never questioning their actions or the systemic impacts of their choices.

Religion provides a kind of safety within its insular communities, offering emotional comfort and a sense of belonging, but it does nothing to change the empirical reality that many of its followers live unethically while embracing modern idols—such as consumerism, political figures, and social media influencers. The hypocrisy is evident when religious doctrines preach compassion and humility, yet their followers indulge in practices that are inherently selfish or exploitative. This complacency, especially among the average, supports systemic injustices, creating a self-fulfilling cycle where ignorance and harm are normalized. The average person, by failing to challenge these structures, acts as a force for entropy, contributing to the stagnation and degradation of ethical progress. When challenged, the average often reacts with defensiveness, exposing an inherent attachment to mediocrity. Their reaction itself becomes a testament to the comfort they find in conformity and their unwillingness to engage in self-reflection or critical analysis.

They know nothing of henology—the study of the One or the divine unity in Neoplatonism—or of the Upanishads, which are ancient Indian texts that explore spiritual knowledge and the nature of reality. They are unaware of the fact that veganism predates Christianity, or that many of the ethical teachings they follow were borrowed and reinterpreted, often to serve power structures rather than encourage true enlightenment. Christianity itself borrowed heavily from older traditions, misusing those teachings even now—such as the reinterpretation of the Golden Rule, which originally emphasized universal compassion but is often used selectively to justify exclusionary practices. Instead of fostering inclusivity and empathy, it has become a tool to reinforce hierarchies and justify the maltreatment of those deemed &#39;other.&#39;

In contrast, Jainism maintains a consistent commitment to non-violence (ahimsa) and ethical living, demonstrating a dedication to aligning actions with principles, thus highlighting the divergence between practice and principle seen in many other religions. The Jain principle of non-violence extends to all living beings, not just humans, and offers an ethical framework that strives to minimize harm at every level. This consistency is rare and serves as a stark contrast to the selective morality practiced by many other religious groups, where teachings are bent to accommodate convenience or cultural norms.

These purveyors of ignorance strip children of their autonomy, creating endless cycles of deliberate Choiceful Ignorance—cycles that would make both Sophia, representing divine wisdom in Gnostic traditions, and Samsara, the cycle of birth and suffering in Eastern philosophies, weep for humanity&#39;s cruelty and willful ignorance. Children are indoctrinated from a young age into systems that do not serve their well-being but instead prepare them to perpetuate the same harmful cycles their predecessors upheld. The average person, often blind to these cycles, becomes complicit in maintaining them, further ensuring the perpetuation of societal entropy. Insulting the &#39;average&#39; frequently provokes anger, as many are unwilling to confront the uncomfortable reality of their role in these harmful structures. By their defensive reactions, they inadvertently confirm their position as contributors to these very cycles of ignorance and inaction. The structures that encourage ignorance and apathy thrive because they are left unchallenged by the majority, who are content to live without questioning the deeper purpose or consequences of their actions.

In an era flooded with data, ignorance is no longer a valid excuse. The availability of information should have led to a more enlightened, more compassionate society. Instead, the average individual has used this abundance of knowledge for superficial gain. People in less privileged nations would fight for the opportunities so casually squandered in the developed world, where access to education, technology, and resources is taken for granted. Yet the average person remains indifferent, content to remain mediocre, unwilling to utilize their privilege for anything greater than fleeting personal pleasure.

The average individual is a force for entropy, a passive agent of decay in a world that desperately needs growth and renewal. In the context of both ethical and philosophical sciences, entropy is not just a physical phenomenon but also represents a decline in moral and intellectual rigor. Ethical entropy is the degradation of societal values, where complacency leads to the erosion of empathy, justice, and collective progress. Philosophically, entropy reflects the human tendency to default to inertia, to resist change, and to avoid challenging the established order. The average person maintains the status quo by refusing to question it, by failing to see beyond their immediate needs and comforts, thus contributing to both ethical and philosophical decay.


Have a mutual aid project you'd like to promote? In need of some aid yourself? Let us know.

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Mutual Aid Monday

Have a mutual aid project you&#39;d like to promote? In need of some aid yourself? Let us know.

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Hello i go by Sabel
I am starting  a radical poetry page along with like minded individuals  and people  who can realate to where the realm of my brain is i have been diving deep into the depth of philosophy  and social order and constructs  so if interested hit me at my Instagram
I have a youtube  channel up for others to see and or hear my writings and realm matters

I make music black metal punky type stuff and do various types of art quite obscure "art"  for most but if interested  dm me...

I'm on Instagram as @poet.of.decentralized. Install the app to follow my photos and videos. https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?igsh=wa1b6rwak6wq&utm_content=wem3fp5

Starting radical poetry community

Hello i go by Sabel
I am starting  a radical poetry page along with like minded individuals  and people  who can realate to where the realm of my brain is i have been diving deep into the depth of philosophy  and social order and constructs  so if interested hit me at my Instagram
I have a youtube  channel up for others to see and or hear my writings and realm matters

I make music black metal punky type stuff and do various types of art quite obscure &quot;art&quot;  for most but if interested  dm me...

I&#39;m on Instagram as @poet.of.decentralized. Install the app to follow my photos and videos. https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?igsh=wa1b6rwak6wq&amp;utm_content=wem3fp5


I had a convo with some leftists a while back about book banning and I was honestly shocked that most of them didn’t care about book banning, basically saying “it shouldn’t matter if they ban POC/queer books, people who actually want to read those books will use other means to access them,” but this attitude hurt me because so much of my early political awakening came from books I was assigned in school, like To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee and The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison.

I’ve considered building a Little Free Library and keeping it stocked with leftist/banned books. I’ve also thought about running creative writing workshops with my local library (and maybe even the local juvenile detention center) and using the writings of leftist figures as the example texts we read/analyze. What other ways can we be better beacons for education in our communities?

What ways can we fight against the book banning?


As someone who lives in the Deep South, I have been interested in knowing the history of radical left politics in the south. Does anyone know of books about anarchism, anti fascism or resistance specifically in the south?

Books about radical politics in the southern United States?


I'm looking to distrubute some literature around my area, however; a lot of stuff I'm finding it 8 or more pages. Is there anything that's smaller and or more introductory that is only a few pages?

Small Pamphlets

I&#39;m looking to distrubute some literature around my area, however; a lot of stuff I&#39;m finding it 8 or more pages. Is there anything that&#39;s smaller and or more introductory that is only a few pages?


Seattle WTO 25-Year Anniversary Reading and Viewing List

Today marks 25 years since anarchists and other protesters shut down the summit of the World Trade Organization in Seattle. This was the public debut of what journalists dubbed the “anti-globalization movement”—in fact, a global movement against neoliberal capitalism.

This analysis explores the origins of that movement and what it can teach us today:

[https://crimethinc.com/wtoepilogue](https://crimethinc.com/wtoepilogue)

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For a strategic analysis of how anarchists and other rebels were able to successfully blockade the WTO summit, we recommend "Netwar in the Emerald City," included in our zine N30, which you can print here:

[https://crimethinc.com/zines/n30-the-seattle-wto-protests](https://crimethinc.com/zines/n30-the-seattle-wto-protests)

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For a spirited account from the front line in the streets on November 30, 1999, read "The Power Is Running":

[https://crimethinc.com/WTO](https://crimethinc.com/WTO)

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For footage of the events and a taste of the spirit of the time, watch the documentary "Breaking the Spell," produced by anarchists from Eugene, Oregon:

[https://crimethinc.com/videos/breaking-the-spell](https://crimethinc.com/videos/breaking-the-spell)

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In 1999, opposing neoliberalism was an extremist position. Decades later, Donald Trump appropriated this narrative and rode it to victory. This was only possible because of reformist currents in the original movement—and because we hadn't overthrown capitalism ourselves.

[https://anarchistagency.com/trump-and-the-legacy-of-the-anti-globalization-movement/](https://anarchistagency.com/trump-and-the-legacy-of-the-anti-globalization-movement/)

Studying the WTO protests, we can learn how a relatively small number of people can act effectively when they organize horizontally and ambitiously—and grasp the stakes of today's fights.

The struggle continues. 🏴

https://preview.redd.it/f8dj83fr034e1.png?width=1992&format=png&auto=webp&s=c85ecac4b15a571b9d8e56a1cdfde4c4d9f84cf5

Today marks 25 years since anarchists and other protesters shut down the summit of the World Trade Organization in Seattle. This was the public debut of what journalists dubbed the “anti-globalization movement”—in fact, a global movement against neoliberal capitalism.

This analysis explores the origins of that movement and what it can teach us today:

https://crimethinc.com/wtoepilogue

***

For a strategic analysis of how anarchists and other rebels were able to successfully blockade the WTO summit, we recommend &quot;Netwar in the Emerald City,&quot; included in our zine N30, which you can print here:

https://crimethinc.com/zines/n30-the-seattle-wto-protests

***

For a spirited account from the front line in the streets on November 30, 1999, read &quot;The Power Is Running&quot;:

https://crimethinc.com/WTO

***

For footage of the events and a taste of the spirit of the time, watch the documentary &quot;Breaking the Spell,&quot; produced by anarchists from Eugene, Oregon:

https://crimethinc.com/videos/breaking-the-spell

***

In 1999, opposing neoliberalism was an extremist position. Decades later, Donald Trump appropriated this narrative and rode it to victory. This was only possible because of reformist currents in the original movement—and because we hadn&#39;t overthrown capitalism ourselves.

https://anarchistagency.com/trump-and-the-legacy-of-the-anti-globalization-movement/

Studying the WTO protests, we can learn how a relatively small number of people can act effectively when they organize horizontally and ambitiously—and grasp the stakes of today&#39;s fights.

The struggle continues. 🏴

https://preview.redd.it/f8dj83fr034e1.png?width=1992&amp;format=png&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=c85ecac4b15a571b9d8e56a1cdfde4c4d9f84cf5


Have tried for a long time to be optimistic about the future but I don't know if I can ever envision the planting of a black flag in my lifetime. The entire country is becoming more reactionary by the second and the movement is stagnating/on the decline everywhere. Do you all think it's over? If not where do you find hope?

Is it over?

Have tried for a long time to be optimistic about the future but I don&#39;t know if I can ever envision the planting of a black flag in my lifetime. The entire country is becoming more reactionary by the second and the movement is stagnating/on the decline everywhere. Do you all think it&#39;s over? If not where do you find hope?