hmmmm...how did I not make this list? @ashe-oro and @libertyepodcast. Maybe b/c I concentrate on building biz rather than complaining abt the State?
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hmmmm...how did I not make this list? @ashe-oro and @libertyepodcast. Maybe b/c I concentrate on building biz rather than complaining abt the State?
Because I've never heard of you, actually. I'll check out your content, though if I add you I'll be mentioning that you you suggested yourself by belittling others on the list :-P
it is the case in my experience. Can you appreciate that maybe we've had different experiences? Can you see how I can make a statement about building vs complaining (without saying anyone's name) without it being a personal attack?
I can totally see that. I did put a little emoji at the end of the sentence to show that it was more of a jest, I guess I should have put "jk" too.
Thanks, Kenny. One thing I did notice at this year's conference was that many speakers (including myself) did concentrate on the relationship and compassionate approach of "ending the state". I owe Sterlin an old fashion as soon as I see him next year. If you drink alcohol, I've got your first one too.
I apprecaite that we could start off with a misunderstanding and then come back to understand each other's experience and perspective a bit better.
I've noticed the generally energy/mindset of the conference getting better and better since the first one (imho at least). From being almost totally focused on crypto & the basics of the philosophy in 2015, to this year's event having talks on psychedelics, veganism, healing trauma, the Rainbow Gatherings (hey, that was me ;-P), and so much more (including plenty of crypto & philosophy)
I absolutely love that, and it's one of my favorite parts of going to events like Anarchapulco, where I agree with most everyone on the basic moral principles, but have a very different version of what it looks like and how to get there.
I added you to the list, and I just said that we met in the comments of this post.
thank you, just trying to do my part.
I don't care if i'm in your list or not. Complaining about the State is what the majority of Anarchists do. It catches a lot more attention than showing people how to build a biz, create value and build their freedom.
I don't believe that's the case, at least based on my personal experience.
Having spent time with thousands of anarchists for the last 3 years, in a variety of settings, I've found that most of them are working on learning, bettering themselves, becoming physically sovereign (growing their own food, building their own homes, etc), and being happy.
Have you looked at the works of many of the people I listed? Lots of different kinds of activists present.
I have. I really appreciate guys like Mike, Juan, Sterlin, Berwick and so many others. Just trying to figure out why anger sells more than building. Thanks for your feedback.
Of course :-) I can understand the frustration with that trend, but it's all about where we're keeping our focus. I know a lot of content creators who are much bigger and don't do anything but empower folks (though most of them don't use the word anarchist either, or really self-identify at all).
Why anger sells more than building I would assume is just because it's emotionally triggering, so more likely to cause a reaction vs. a response.
yep, i agree with you there. I've often wondered if using the label "anarchist" is constructive any more. Seems that ppl automatically assume it means destruction and chaos. Is it worth it to try to re-capture and re-define the word now?
I'm starting to think it's not, which is why I use "entrepreneur" now instead. That word hasn't been stolen from us yet.
I don't use it except with others who I know are anarchists, or open-minded and truth-seeking enough to question into it (generally then accepting it for themselves haha).
Entrepreneur definitely is a positive trigger still in US culture at least, bringing up an image of the old American ideal of someone having an idea, putting labor into it, and finding success through it.
I generally either use a whole bunch of labels for myself (in a bio/intro post), or none at all (in conversations & such)
I'm not angry and don't attempt to sell it. I know tons of liberty lovers who are quietly preparing and furthering the cause by their day to day actions. They are walking towards the same objective. We may not be on the same path, but we have the same destination. None of them are the angry type either.
and who did I belittle? Specifically?
You're making it sound as though all that "some others on the list" do is complain. Having gone through all the people on this list, and knowing many of them personally, I know that is not the case. You weren't specific, but rather made a general statement targeted at a whole group of people.
if you want to argue semantics, then that's one thing. If you want to discuss the differences between building freedom by being an Anarchist (using positive energy) vs complaining and pointing out the ills of the State (typically negative energy) then that could be productive.
I know many of the list personally. The whole "building rather than complaining" is one of my passions. For example, check out my speech at this years Anarchapulco conference titled "Anarchy 3.0: Building Freedom Thru Entrepreneurship"
I do apologize if my comment came across as belittling. It wasn't intended so. I do get tired of many Anarchists using anger to build their brands. It's one thing to point out the evils of government, but another to belabor it.
Again, if you are going to caveat my name on your list, I'd rather stay out of any spotlight whatsoever and keep building instead.
Don't feel bad I have been on this thing from the early days and I still didn't make the cut. But why talk shit about the others? Oh wait, you always do that.
I just added you Randy :-)
I have to admit, not only is tracking everyone down to include tricky, the closer I get to being done the less I try to find more people to include haha. Same thing happened the last time, but this go around I'm going to stay on top of it and keep adding people up until the 7-day mark.
That's the beauty of these types of posts. They connect a lot of friends who didn't know each other beforehand. Thanks again for posting it. If any others do similar posts, I'd love to see them. In fact, we should perhaps make a special tag for it? I'd suggest #libertyprofessionals, but then... I'm biased. ha ha ;-) @grow-pro, you have your ears on?
I do? Who do I ever talk shit about? Who's 1 person, Randy? How did I talk shit about anyone? I'm trying to change the topic of conversation away from pointing out problems to creating/building solutions.