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Anarchy Edu 1 week ago
I find the greatest success waking others up through in-person discussions based upon methodology outlined by Larken Rose. I first appeal to their current beliefs (unless they are sociopaths)… asking questions along the lines of: 1. Would it be perfectly moral for someone to assault you right now? 2. What if they were asked to assault you? 3. What if it were a group who voted to …& they voted to only assault you if you wore that shirt you’re in today 4. What if they only demanded your wallet to avoid your getting assaulted? Etc But my favorite book to recommend that gently introduces others is “Anarchy Exposed” by Shepard the Voluntaryist
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It's kind of annoying when trying to explain anarchy to people who have been misled into believing it's something it isn't... and so they make comments or have tangents about it. If you ignore tyranny and create your own life, there is peace. Anarchism is just like that true peace. When I'm talking to people who are misinformed about anarchy or have misunderstood it, I tell them to really look into it if they want to stop feeling black-pilled and terrible toward the world today, with all the existential angst that political BS and doomscrolling can bring about. I start by explaining that the stuff they show on TV news of people destroying things is NOT anarchy. Anarchy means no RULERS, not no rules, because anarchists are peaceful people who are not governed by anyone and especially not usually each other (except we may often decide on things by taking polls, using sociocracy, and people volunteering their leadership and expertise in certain areas) but only act voluntarily, practice good morals/manners, know how (or share how) to do things for ourselves, as well as help others without being taxed to or forced to (i.e., mutual aid). These are obviously just examples in my own words. What do YOU say to people when you would like them to understand anarchy better? PS - I'm not asking for tips, I am asking people what they usually say about it in discussions with others. #anarchy #anarchism #agorism
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