Episode #192 - Should we overthrow the government tomorrow? - Anarchism Pt. 1 (Chomsky, Malatesta)
Should we overthrow the government tomorrow? - Anarchism Part 1 (Chomsky, Malatesta)
This episode introduces anarchism not as violent rebellion or chaos, but as a serious political philosophy questioning the legitimacy of hierarchical authority. Drawing on Noam Chomsky and thinkers like Errico Malatesta, the episode explores the idea that any form of power—whether in families, churches, corporations, or governments—must justify itself or be dismantled. Anarchists, rather than opposing organization, advocate for decentralized, democratic systems built on voluntary association, liberty, equality, and solidarity. Through real-world examples and critiques of state power, the episode outlines how modern authority structures, including governments and corporations, can suppress human potential and create systems of domination disguised as order. It ends by inviting listeners to explore whether hierarchical authority is truly necessary or simply an inherited constraint on collective freedom.
Further Reading:
On Anarchism by Noam Chomsky (2013)
Anarchy by Errico Malatesta (1891)
Anarchy Works by Peter Gelderloos (2010)
See the full transcript here
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