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RE: There are only two ways this ends
You think technology will guide people to freedom and make government obsolete? I think it can enslave just like it has in China and make it stronger. Technology is irrelevant, the real struggle is in the hearts and minds of people.
Yep, it is ultimately a philosophical revolution. An inner one. No amount of tech can change that, even though I am also enthusiastic about many new technologies. To suggest these alone, or a “political revolution” (as Kokesh suggested in the video) can bring about lasting change ignores the very nature of the problem—people in fear willing to obey people in power willing to use massive violence. Get rid of the fear and have people wake up to who they are inside, and then real massive disobedience can happen. Until then, it’s all polishing dog shit. No matter how much new and cutting edge tech is innovated, the state can place regulations on it, which ultimately amount to pointed guns, brutality, threats and cages. The barbarism remains. Once the joy of life and spirit of freedom overcomes the fear of death inside an individual’s heart, soul, and mind, then real disobedience and evolution can happen.
Fear is just one side of the coin. The other side is responsibility. We are all responsible for our actions. By electing presidents you hand over your power and freedom - but also your duty, responsibility and accountability to that person (or group). America is fighting wars in the middle-east, Trump has the power to end those wars, bring Americans home but instead he pours more money in the war machine. That makes him responsible for every life lost and taken, but since American voters delegated that power and responsibility to him - its the responsibility of every voter as well. To put it all into perspective, Chancellor Palpatine was evil, but it was the other senators who formed the empire, not him alone. I think that's the real problem, people don't own up to their choices anymore, they don't have awareness of this transferal of power. That's also why Anarchy may be better than any existing form of government - because whenever you have government you get to shift the blame away from yourself, a scapegoat. Maybe fear of responsibility is even greater than fear of death?