Does anyone understand what happened to this subreddit? Last year there were some interesting articles and although there wasn't much long-form discussion, at least I didn't see anything horribly bad. Then it seemed like this sub was dead for a year, and now it's revived with three seemingly spam posts. Is there some systematic reason this is happening, and anything we can do to revive this subreddit to make it healthy again?

Introduction

I am defiance incarnate. I walk the line between chaos and order, and I exist to topple primitive nations and unjust systems of beliefs held. Beliefs held without realistic ideals and in pursuit of them without realistic means.

This treatise explores the inherent inequalities and limitations of achieving complete equality and justice in society. It highlights the importance of addressing these issues realistically to foster a better understanding and more effective solutions.

Chapter 1: The Myth of Equality

Inherent Inequalities

The notion of absolute equality is a myth. People are inherently diverse, possessing different abilities, perspectives, and neurobiological makeups. This diversity is akin to the variations found in a complex ecosystem, where each species has a unique role and function. Just as biodiversity strengthens an ecosystem, human diversity enriches society. Expecting complete equality ignores these fundamental differences and sets unrealistic expectations. Studies in behavioral genetics, such as those by Plomin et al., demonstrate that individual differences in traits like intelligence and temperament are largely heritable and influenced by a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors.

Chapter 2: The Limitations of a "Good Enough" Society

Ignoring Realities

A society that aims to be "good enough" often ignores the inherent differences among its members. This approach is akin to a one-size-fits-all policy that fails to accommodate the unique needs of each individual. For example, the education system often standardizes teaching methods, neglecting the diverse learning styles of students. Research by Gardner (1983) on multiple intelligences highlights the need for tailored educational approaches. By not acknowledging these differences, we risk creating systems that perpetuate injustices and fail to address individual needs.

Chapter 3: The Flaws of Societal Structures

Marginalization and Misunderstanding

Societal structures often marginalize individuals who do not conform to communal norms. Neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with conditions like sociopathy, face unique challenges. Standard approaches like the reward system fail to accommodate their needs, leading to further misunderstanding and marginalization. This is similar to using a standard key for all locks, where unique keys are needed for specific locks. Neurodivergence requires personalized approaches, as illustrated by the work of researchers like Baron-Cohen on autism spectrum disorders, which emphasizes the need for understanding and accommodating different cognitive profiles.

Chapter 4: The Role of Empathy and Individual Support

Empathy in Society

Expecting empathy from those who are not inherently capable of it is unrealistic. This is comparable to expecting color vision from someone who is colorblind. Society must adopt tailored approaches that recognize and respect individual differences. The Social Model of Disability, proposed by Oliver (1990), suggests that rather than focusing on the individual's impairments, we should address the societal barriers that restrict their participation. This means providing support in ways that are conducive to each person's unique needs and circumstances.

Chapter 5: The Impact of Overstimulation and Anxiety

Mental Health Challenges

Constant overstimulation and the pressure to solve societal problems can lead to severe anxiety and depression. This is similar to an overloaded electrical circuit that eventually fails under excessive demand. For some individuals, solitude and peace of mind are essential to managing these challenges. Research by Selye (1956) on stress highlights the detrimental effects of chronic stress on mental and physical health. Society must recognize and accommodate these needs to prevent mental health crises.

Chapter 6: The Critique of Authority and Belief Systems

Delusional Beliefs and Authority

Many people hold irrational beliefs and place undue trust in authority figures. This blind faith is often unexamined and unscientific, much like believing in a flat Earth despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. A more critical and scientific approach is necessary to challenge these delusional beliefs and create a more rational society. The work of Kahneman and Tversky (1974) on cognitive biases demonstrates how people can be systematically irrational in their decision-making processes.

Chapter 7: The Stark Reality of Options

Liberty or Death

For individuals who cannot conform to societal norms, the options are stark: imprisonment or death. Constant societal pressures and obligations to solve the problems of others require an environment that is consistently conducive to both inspiration and creativity. This environment must have a "soul" exceeding what is believed to be "safe," "selfish," or "comfortable," as being forced to solve these problems without such an environment results in feeling of inadequacy which evolve into self-loathing and misanthropy. Historical examples, such as the treatment of political dissidents in authoritarian regimes, illustrate the extreme measures taken to enforce conformity. Society must recognize the importance of liberty for all its members, especially those who defy conventional expectations.

Chapter 8: The Role of Outliers in Society

Inclusion of Diverse Perspectives

Outliers, or individuals with unique perspectives, can make valuable contributions to society. Just as mutations drive evolution, unconventional thinkers can lead to significant advancements and innovations. Including these diverse viewpoints can lead to insights and innovations that benefit everyone. Historical figures like Nikola Tesla, who was often considered an eccentric outlier, made groundbreaking contributions to electrical engineering and technology. Society must embrace and support outliers rather than marginalizing them.

Chapter 9: Human Authority and Responsibility

We Are All Authority

Humans, as the rulers of this planet and all life on it, hold immense power. Our extreme inventiveness and the destruction we have caused provide clear evidence that we, together, can entirely control the future of our planet and all life on it.

• Nuclear Technology: The development of nuclear technology is a testament to human ingenuity and the dual nature of our creations. The Manhattan Project, which led to the development of nuclear weapons, and the subsequent bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, illustrate the destructive potential of this technology. Conversely, nuclear energy also provides a powerful source of electricity, showcasing our capacity to harness natural forces for both destructive and constructive purposes.

• The Digital Age: The rise of digital technology has dramatically reshaped our society and our interactions with the natural world. The concept of the "global village," introduced by McLuhan, describes how digital connectivity has made the world smaller and more interconnected, affecting everything from communication to commerce. This digital revolution underscores the profound impact human innovation can have on societal structures and our perception of reality.

Chapter 10: Economic Inequities

The Fallacy of Trickle-Down Economics

The trickle-down economic theory posits that benefits provided to the wealthy will eventually "trickle down" to the rest of society. However, this theory fails to account for the potential intelligence and innovation of those marginalized at the bottom. In many cases, individuals with great potential are stifled by systemic barriers, preventing their contributions from being realized. This perpetuates a cycle of inequality where the rich get richer while the poor remain disadvantaged.

• Living Wage vs. Wage of Living: Money doesn't solve everything. The concept of a "living wage" is intended to ensure that individuals can afford basic necessities. However, the reality often falls short, as the living wage rarely matches the actual cost of living. Meeting basic necessities does not inherently provide a foundation for growth or progress. This discrepancy forces people into a constant struggle to make ends meet, fostering resentment towards money and capitalism. Many become disillusioned and adopt Marxist ideologies as a means of navigating a capitalist world that seems rigged against them.

• Unsustainable Currency Systems: Currency systems backed by other markets are inherently unsustainable. The only market that could provide sustainable equivalence is the energy market. However, this market is highly siloed by international, ethical, moral, and business laws that stifle progress in technologies. These barriers prevent the energy market from becoming a stable commodity, limiting its potential to provide a sustainable economic foundation. Ethical concerns regarding energy production and distribution often conflict with business interests, leading to regulatory environments that stifle innovation and progress.

Research has shown that increasing the minimum wage can have positive effects on reducing poverty and stimulating economic growth. Studies by the Economic Policy Institute and other organizations indicate that higher wages lead to increased consumer spending, which benefits the broader ecoomy.

Conclusion

I am defiance incarnate. I walk the line between chaos and order, and I exist to topple primitive nations and unjust systems of beliefs held. Beliefs held without realistic ideals and in pursuit of them without realistic means.

Recognizing and addressing inherent inequalities and injustices is crucial for creating a better society. Continuous efforts to understand and address societal flaws realistically are necessary for sustainable improvements.

Appendices

Supporting Data and Research

Plomin, R. (2013). Child development and molecular genetics: 14 years later. Child Development, 84, 104–120.

Joseph, J. (2010). Genetic research in psychiatry and psychology: A critical overview. In K. Hood, C. Tucker Halpern, G. Greenberg, & R. Lerner (Eds.), Handbook of developmental science, behavior, and genetics (pp. 557–625). Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell.

McGue, M. (2010). The end of behavioral genetics? Behavior Genetics, 40, 284–296.

Selye, H. (1956). The Stress of Life. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.

Gardner, H. (1983). Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. New York, NY: Basic Books.Link to sourceOliver, M. (1990). The Politics of Disablement. London, UK: Macmillan.

Kahneman, D., & Tversky, A. (1974). Judgment under Uncertainty: Heuristics and Biases. Science, 185(4157), 1124-1131.

Economic Policy Institute. (2019). Raising the minimum wage to $15 by 2024 would lift wages for 40 million workers.

Baron-Cohen, S. (2008). Autism and Asperger Syndrome: The Facts. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.

McLuhan, M. (1964). Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.

1. I want to spread Tor Browser and Tails OS to as many people as possible. Also get people to use Linux. The intelligence services hate Tails OS with a passion:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tails_(operating_system)

" Der Spiegel published slides from an internal National Security Agency presentation dating to June 2012, in which the NSA deemed Tails on its own as a "major threat" to its mission and in conjunction with other privacy tools as "catastrophic"."

Snowden leaks "Tor Stinks" presentation before people claim "Tor is infiltrated by NSA!":

https://www.theguardian.com/world/interactive/2013/oct/04/tor-stinks-nsa-presentation-document

Top-secret presentation says 'We will never be able to de-anonymize all Tor users all the time' but 'with manual analysis we can de-anonymize a very small fraction of Tor users'

If everyone in UK + USA + other countries where Tor is legal use Tails, Tor, off the record messaging, VeraCrypt encrypt volumes, Signal all intelligence surveillance is completely pointless and its free! Use Tails OS with bridges is overkill even for dissidents!

Also donate to Tor and Tails OS and if technically minded run bridge relays. Every person you spread to get them spread 3 more people and donate to Tor.

Don't want ISP seeing what sites you browse? Tor browser browse web anonymously sends thru 3 relays layer of encryption removed each relay sites see exit relay IP Address totally legal in UK and USA Use with bridges (obsf4, meek-azure, snowflake) if in a country that censors Tor. Also access onion services only accessible via Tor aka "dark web." -

https://www.torproject.org

"dark web" - website list

https://dark.fail/

Ricochet Refresh - chat and share files anonymously over Tor network:

https://www.ricochetrefresh.net/

Buy things off dark web use Monero - download feather monero wallet unlike bitcoin impossible to track unlike Bitcoin

https://featherwallet.org/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monero

" cryptocurrency which uses a blockchain with privacy-enhancing technologies to obfuscate transactions to achieve anonymity and fungibility. Observers cannot decipher addresses trading Monero, transaction amounts, address balances, or transaction histories"

"The transaction outputs, or notes, of users sending Monero are obfuscated through ring signatures, which groups a sender's outputs with other decoy outputs.[12] Encryption of transaction amounts began in 2017 with the implementation of ring confidential transactions (RingCTs).[6][13] Developers also implemented a zero-knowledge proof method, "Bulletproofs", which guarantee a transaction occurred without revealing its value.[14] Monero recipients are protected through "stealth addresses", addresses generated by users to receive funds, but untraceable to an owner by a network observer.[6] These privacy features are enforced on the network by default.[6]

Monero uses Dandelion++, a protocol which obscures the IP address of devices producing transactions. This is done through a method of transaction broadcast propagation; new transactions are initially passed to one node on Monero's peer-to-peer network, and a repeated probabilistic method is used to determine when the transaction should be sent to just one node or broadcast to many nodes in a process called flooding."

IF Feather monero wallet doesn't work search for a different monero wallet

For extra security use Tails OS sends all connections thru Tor only runs on a USB Stick buy a USB 16GB+ to install on. Follow instructions exactly don't use flash to USB tool of your choice:

https://tails.net/install/index.en.html

Watch these videos on Tails OS although slightly old:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f6cgUKBUXg&list=PLOZKbRUo9H_qXgyGp5UVYCoGQYo9YB5E8

Setup off the record messaging over Tor in Tails OS:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsSssbs-Sso&list=PLOZKbRUo9H_qXgyGp5UVYCoGQYo9YB5E8&index=8

Checkout Tails documentation:

https://tails.net/doc/index.en.html

Use Monero on Tails will be even more untraceable send Monero over Tor:

https://tails.net/doc/advanced_topics/feather/index.en.html

2. Expose mainstream economics teach lies to their students. Spread to as many people as possible especially in economics departments econ students riot. Full employment a step towards anarchy but obviously still very far away.

Learn MMT economics and spread it to as many people as possible. Spread Job Guarantee idea end all poverty in the UK. We must do ANYTHING POSSIBLE to get Job Guarantee implemented. Bernie Sanders supports idea:

https://berniesanders.com/issues/jobs-for-all/

Raising interest rates actually increases inflation. It's supposed to encourage people to save and discourage people take out loans. Loans go down deposits up. If loans go down deposits go down same amount. Cost of credit incorparated in all goods and services - higher the interest rate higher price. Keep rates at 0% permenantly. https://new-wayland.com/blog/interest-price-spiral/

The money multiplier theory taught to students is false so mechanism QE results in inflation does not happen. "The reality of how money is created today differs from the description found in some economics textbooks:" in other words economics students are lied to. Basically relationship between reserves and loans and deposits and loans function reverse way and rather than central banks choose quantity of reserves they set price of reserves - interest rates: https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/-/media/boe/files/quarterly-bulletin/2014/money-creation-in-the-modern-economy

Even Simon-Wren-Lewis agrees:

https://mainlymacro.blogspot.com/2016/03/mmt-not-so-modern.html?showComment=1458476695549#c6315301334150399714

"Forget the money multiplier. No serious economist believes in it, and why it is still in the textbooks I do not know."

QE the entire debt.

How government spending actually works read this comment: https://www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2023/04/20/government-spend-precedes-tax-in-the-real-world-but-not-for-the-reasons-some-supporters-of-modern-monetary-theory-suggest/#comment-929480

4 ) Under the current system, 5% of population kept unemployed to control inflation under the NAIRU: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NAIRU

We can use employed buffer stock instead more private sector employment for same level of inflation:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NAIBER

Basic explanation of what the Job Guarantee is:

https://new-wayland.com/blog/the-job-guarantee-more-money-less-tax/

Limit is real resources not money - run out of things to buy at price government sets.

Detailed blog on "markets trash exchange rate":

https://new-wayland.com/blog/ss-capital-flight/

Ban bank lending for shorting national currency will help.

Please also read:

https://web.archive.org/web/20171018051644/http://www.3spoken.co.uk/2016/02/the-limits-of-understanding-of-mmt.html

"MMT works wherever it is used for the fairly obvious reason that it is a description of how a floating rate exchange system on a sovereign currency works. With the correct policy operations it is perfectly applicable to all nations.

But it is important to note that the fiscal space and the real space are separate entities. Each operates within its own sphere and the influence of the fiscal space on the real space is akin to an electrical induction circuit. Importantly there is no one-to-one relationship between the two.

As Bill's blog on world development shows, it is the real constraints on a nation that limit how prosperous it is. If you have a country with a small population and limited real resources then what it can create at full output may not be sufficient to adequately feed, house and clothe the population. No amount of financial wizardry can help sort that out and the country needs international gifts of real aid.

That is, MMT-style policies are best suited for advanced capitalist nations, not necessarily for Third World countries, because most of them face severe balance of payments constraints. Increasing aggregate demand would, for many Third World nations, simply cause a balance of payments crisis, as imports surged.

There isn't really such a thing as a balance of payments crisis in a floating rate exchange system. For those excess imports to exist at all, the saving of the local currency must occur at the same time. Otherwise the financing of the deal would have failed and the transaction would never have happened. And there would be no excess imports. The floating rate balances out the successes and failures automatically. That's its job.

Very simply imports cannot 'surge' unless the equivalent local currency savings by foreigners 'surges' at the same time. And if the savings don't surge then the exporter loses a sale and their economy shrinks as well - because there is nowhere else to export to in aggregate. Mars isn't open for business as yet.

Generally this entire misconception comes about by failing to analyse a transaction end to end"

3. Evidence Russian interference based on lies implicates USA intelligence services spread to as many people as possible and sue USA intelligence:

https://mrkeconomicsmmtgeorgism.blogspot.com/2023/08/evidence-russian-interference-based-on.html

Do you think these various movements (ie. feminism, machismo, trans..) are a distraction when it’s in your face all the time?