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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.

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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.

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!

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

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.

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.

"A whole era in the history of anarchism came to an end with the death of Lilian Wolfe, for she was the last active link with the movement which was shattered by the experience of the First World War and the Russian Revolution."

https://mgouldhawke.wordpress.com/2024/11/30/lilian-wolfe-1875-1974-nicolas-walter-1974/

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

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.

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.

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'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.

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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?

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?

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?

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?

I am always on the lookout for books for my kids that contain anarchist and anarchist-adjacent themes. Obviously, there are lots of books aimed at kids and teens that contain anti-authority themes—don’t trust adults, corporations are the villain, etc—just as there are lots of books aimed at them that are deeply pro-authority (ahem Harry Potter).

I recently read Jessica Khoury’s “Skyborn” fantasy trilogy to my kids and was immensely pleased that it was not only well-written, but was also an excellent story about learning to let go on ingrained obedience to authority and eventually overthrowing exploitative systems. An older book I read as a kid was Monica Hughes sci-fi “Invitation to the Game,” which is features escape from capitalism and the state.

Any other good recommendations?

Weekly Discussion Thread for Radical Gender Non Conforming People

Radical GNC people can talk about whatever they want in here. Suggestions; chill & relax, gender hegemony, queer theory, news and current events, books, entertainment

People who do not identify as gender nonconforming are asked not to post in Radical GNC threads.