Episode #194 - Do we really need the police? - Anarchism Pt. 3 (Gelderloos, Security)
Episode #194 - Do we really need the police? - Anarchism Pt. 3 (Gelderloos, Security)
Key Takeaways:
Modern Narcissism and Individualism: Byung Chul Han critiques the rise of narcissism in modern society, suggesting that people increasingly focus on themselves due to societal encouragement of individualism and authenticity. This self-focus often leads to hyper-focus on personal achievements and neglect of communal and social considerations.
Anarchism as a Solution to Social Issues: The episode discusses how anarchism could address the problems arising from hierarchical societal structures. Anarchism promotes a restructuring of societal relationships to eliminate forced authority, aiming to foster more equitable and cooperative communities.
Police and Conflict Resolution: There's a critical examination of the role of police in society. The discussion includes arguments from anarchists who believe in community-based conflict resolution and suggest that over-reliance on police enforcement can perpetuate social divisions and inequalities.
Anarchist Military Strategy: What would happen if an imperialist army invaded an anarchist society? We talk about tactics that have been used historically to resist against global power.
Recommended Reading:
Anarchy Works by Peter Gelderloos: This book explores various historical and anthropological examples worldwide to demonstrate principles foundational to anarchy, such as mutual aid, self-organization, autonomy, and horizontal decision-making. Gelderloos presents these instances to argue that anarchy can and has worked in practice, challenging the notion that anarchist societies are purely utopian.
What is Property? by Pierre-Joseph Proudhon: In this groundbreaking work, Proudhon argues that property in its contemporary form is theft, challenging the foundations of capitalist systems.
Life and Ideas: The Anarchist Writings of Errico Malatesta by Errico Malatesta: This collection of Malatesta's writings spans his lifetime of revolutionary activity, offering insights into his views on anarchism, freedom, and social change.
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