You believe in a society where individuals can freely cooperate without hierarchical structures or oppressive systems, leading to a more harmonious and equitable world.
Anarchism is a political ideology that fundamentally opposes the idea of a centralized state or government, advocating instead for a society based on voluntary, cooperative institutions. Anarchists believe that societal order can emerge without the need for laws or enforcement, through mutual aid and self-governance. They argue that power is inherently corrupting, and that hierarchical systems inevitably lead to social inequality. Therefore, they propose a society where individuals freely cooperate together, creating a culture of mutual aid and respect.
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@CommonManAmerican Solidarity 5mos5MO
I would like to ask an anarchist. How can the ‘tyranny of the majority’ be controlled in an anarchist society? If the majority attacks and discriminates against minorities or the weak, how can this be controlled?
Anarchism is about eliminating centralized authority.
Communities should rely on decentralized, voluntary associations to resolve conflicts and protect rights. Without centralized power, individuals and groups would be incentivized to cooperate and create mutual aid networks, fostering a culture of respect and collective responsibility.
For example, during the Spanish Revolution of 1936, many communities in Catalonia and Aragon successfully implemented systems of direct democracy and collective ownership. These communities managed to function without a central government, relying instead on… Read more
@CommonManAmerican Solidarity 5mos5MO
So what I mean is, what if there is a deep conflict between the majority and the minority in that direct democratic ‘voluntary association’? In modern democracy, the majority can prevent excessive oppression of the minority by guaranteeing minimum human rights through law. However, since there is no such law in anarchism, wouldn't the majority be able to oppress the minority if they wish?
@P0llingPlaceMusselAnarchism4mos4MO
The idea is to prevent any one group from accumulating too much power. In theory, this structure would stop the majority from having the power or ability to oppress the minority.
An example is the Zapatista communities in Chiapas, Mexico. They’ve created a system of autonomous governance where decisions are made collectively through consensus, ensuring that minority voices are heard and respected. This decentralized approach spreads power across various local councils, reducing the risk of any single group dominating.
Key here is the culture of mutual respect and solidarity fostered withi… Read more
@9VVGSQV3mos3MO
Abolish a government of any sort and make a completely civilian-run country. Realistically, this cannot happen, so a true anarchy is near impossible as there is always SOMEONE that commands. I like the idea of anarchy, but it isn't realistic if you think about it. When you try to make a anarchy, you end up going to either a communist government, or a democracy, both of which are not ideal in this conversation.
@B2DQ6Y21wk1W
You also have to worry about hate groups blossoming because there's no laws to stop them.
@ISIDEWITH11mos11MO
How would you create and maintain trust within a community without the traditional mechanisms of authority and punishment?
@9KM24N311mos11MO
I would make the punishment not that harsh because I do want people to be safe.
@9KPDLSM11mos11MO
I would make punish ment slightly over bearing because if they are like that then people won't do wrong cause of the fear of said punishment
@9KPBNHKRepublican11mos11MO
Making a punishment harsh is what would prevent other people from doing it which would in turn make people more safe
@9KLZWN2 11mos11MO
If somebody wants you dead. You kill them first. Simple.
@9KM282F11mos11MO
Letting the people's voice be heard, strive for action in which the public desires.
@9KM2B3K11mos11MO
I believe that using a method based in slowly removing certain privileges like un-restricted drivers licensees or extra tax fees for certain behavior or breaking of the law could work versus traditional punishments.
@ISIDEWITH11mos11MO
Have you ever felt restricted by societal norms and rules; how would eliminating those improve or worsen your personal expression?
@9KV2MKZ11mos11MO
Everyone has felt restricted before, government is necessary to the security of people as that is its one job.
A people cannot feel secure if they feel restricted. Of course, there are limits, and I do agree on that, and restriction is sometimes neccessary, but it can also falter a people's will to be successful and to be happy, and then they will be unsatisfied with the government's work, no matter the government's intention.
@9KV2SCM 11mos11MO
Rules are necessary for a society to function, however i believe it should be up to the individual whether or not they choose to participate in a society. They should have the power to choose to live free from its restrictions and benefits alike.
@9KVP9XJ 10mos10MO
Yes. They would probably make me feel more free, knowing that the government isn't trying to limit my free speech or whatever. I'm not sure.
@9KV2NG611mos11MO
Yes, it would make it not so outlandish for me to express myself
@ISIDEWITH11mos11MO
Do you think self-management can work in all areas of society, such as healthcare and safety, and what might be the challenges?
No it can't, we need official funding and supervision.
@9KVCDDD10mos10MO
That healthcare shouldn't be free because the funding and supervision will cost money and employers will need to be paid.
@9KVDYJP10mos10MO
if you work on yourself and better yourself. then youre able to do good for yourself and other people.
@9KVDKXT10mos10MO
I disagree because there are some areas of society that need to be overseen by the government due to their risks and importance on the people.
@9KTZ9G811mos11MO
No, there are some people dependent on the government for healthcare and safety. The wealthy people may survive on their own for a few days but the homeless and middle-class people will have nothing left.
@9KTYVWP11mos11MO
people with low income who may can't afford healthcare or jobs right now.
@9KTYX5R 11mos11MO
No, because there are highly trained medical and safety professionals that are here for our safety.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How would you like to see the environment protected in a world where everyone must volunteer to take action?
@9J2LFCY1yr1Y
I would like to see people give their all by putting faith and commitment towards a better economy, and start supporting rightful politicians from across the country.
@9J2L9JD1yr1Y
That would be nice, but many people would choose not to volunteer - therefore there should be some type of regulations installed to further protect our environment and help decrease global warming
@9J2LN3F1yr1Y
I feel like if everything had to be voluntary, nothing would get done. This is all thanks to the bystander effect. Other people will assume that others will volunteer or do something and so nothing will get done. So I do believe that we have to have some kind of system or order to be able to function. Without it, we will be a broken society.
@9HZQ6VP1yr1Y
I would love to see everyone volunteer to take action
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How might the absence of government change the way communities address shared problems like poverty or education?
@9H7PNW21yr1Y
It would be hard to address these things with no government or structure at all.
@9H7PNH61yr1Y
Someone will take too much power and there will be no on to stop them.
@9H7PH2Y1yr1Y
People would have to come together to help each other instead of leaning on the government for everything.
@9H7PSSWRepublican1yr1Y
It may create chaos and make it harder for people to agree for the greater benefit
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How much do you value order compared to personal freedom, and how does that shape your view on anarchism?
@9HCR4GVRepublican1yr1Y
I think order is an important way of keeping this country in check and not falling apart and into wars within the country and more problems that can be solved by the government, however I think personal freedoms are important and there are some things that the people should be able to have more control of rather than the government controlling every aspect of life. We deserve to have our own freedoms while also feeling safe within our country because the government can control CERTAIN and SPECIFIC things.
@9HCQQCN1yr1Y
Social order gives way for certain personal freedoms that are most important as we forfeit other personal freedoms that are worth sacrificing.
@9HCQY6Z1yr1Y
I think government is a really important part of society, because the government can keep the value of our society. Without the law or government, I believe people will get crazy.
@8YB3Z64Libertarian6mos6MO
Depends on the kind of order and I value personal freedom above pretty much everything else. I view Anarchism very favorably (On here, at the moment it rates Anarchism as #5 Ideology at 83%). However, I am unsure to what degree it can be realized.
@ISIDEWITH11mos11MO
What mechanisms could we put in place to ensure everyone feels heard and represented in group decisions without a leader?
@9L2NPMG10mos10MO
You can have everybody write a little idea they have.
@9L2NP89Libertarian10mos10MO
Compromise and change. There probably wont be any single solution, so try to make multiple solutions to help others.
@9L2NG9H10mos10MO
No why would we be anarchist, free land for countries?
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Would you feel safer or more vulnerable living in a society without police and laws, and why?
@9H7LFPK1yr1Y
more vulnerable because people can lose their mind kill people do all types of bad things and still not get in trouble
@9H7LV4V1yr1Y
I would feel more vulnerable because I would not feel safe knowing there is no police or laws to stop people from doing what they want.
@9H7LT78Republican1yr1Y
I would feel endangered everywhere I go. Imagine no cops patroling the area.
I would feel safer. Restrictions create sneaky people, sneaky people create a smart society to catch these people. People would quickly adapt to a patrolless area.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
If there were no laws to follow, do you believe you would act more ethically, less ethically, or about the same, and what influences your answer?
@9H7RNV51yr1Y
I think i'd be more ethically because I would want others who act ethically.
@9H7M6G81yr1Y
If there were no laws to follow, I would act less ethically, because I there would be no one to tell me otherwise.
@9H7MKFG1yr1Y
i would act less ethically because i would want the law back
@9H7S8J51yr1Y
I feel that it would be less ethical as people are power hungry and need rules in order to function properly
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Could you trust your peers to always act in the community’s interest without any laws?
@9HNHVDR1yr1Y
I don't think so, if with the government bad things are happening in our country, what makes you think that without a government it would be better?
@9HQYY8L1yr1Y
If they don't, anarchism has the handy tool of freedom of association. You choose who your peers are and simply just don't organize with those who act against the best interests of you and the community.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Do you think your online communities would function better or worse without moderators, and what would change?
@9J324VL1yr1Y
Worse, I think having people to oversee other people is smart for a second opinion.
Anarchism inspired anti-authoritarian and egalitarian ideals among national independence movements, challenging the nationalistic tendencies of many national liberation movements.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
If we organized a class trip without teachers, how would roles be distributed and decisions made?
@9J2KDG31yr1Y
Depending on the grade of the students, i think that would definitely have an impact on the structure. Higher classmen such as 11th or 12th graders i believe could easily manage by themselves, but if they were younger like 5th or 6th, it would be much harder.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
In a classroom where students make all the rules, what would be the first rule you'd suggest, and why?
@9J2P9981yr1Y
chaos, children need support to thrive, not necessarily control or dictatorship but a helping hand a push in the right direction.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Imagine your day-to-day life without any government oversight; what major change do you foresee?
@9HNH7SG1yr1Y
I believe that there would be more civil strife in some aspects, but many people would be liberated as well. Only then could we see the true state of nature emerge.
@9HQYY8L1yr1Y
I'd certainly be a lot more involved in building up my community. Capitalism and the state alienate us from our communities and a world without them would mean active engagement with how things work as well as with each other.
@ISIDEWITH10mos10MO
Imagine a world where work is not tied to wages; how would you decide what job to do?
@9L6YXH2Libertarian10mos10MO
I imagine I would be a horticulturist on a homestead
@9L6YVYS10mos10MO
Based off of whatever job gave me the most happiness
@ISIDEWITH11mos11MO
How would you like to participate in decisions about local community projects if there were no government to delegate that responsibility?
@9KFWF3X11mos11MO
Everyone willing goes to a central building and give a short speech, then everyone votes directly on a decision. Then, everyone does whatever part of it they want or are good at.
@9KFW9WY11mos11MO
I still think there will be good people like me who will make the move to help support people with things like charity without the government.
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@ISIDEWITH10mos10MO
Have you experienced a successful project or event that was organized without a central coordinating body; what made it work?
@9LG422F 10mos10MO
Yes, many school projects are mutual and function at the morality of the individuals involved. It is best to have a central figure much like in religion to hold some feeling of being watched and accountable, but if people find moral obligations within themselves to do the work, then things can get done.
@9LG3SJC10mos10MO
I have not experienced a successful project without an organizing body.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Is it possible to enforce environmental responsibility without laws, and how would that work?
@9HNHBBX1yr1Y
Consensus voting would take a long time and the climate crisis needs more direct action now
@9HQYY8L1yr1Y
Without property laws, ownership would default to those who use the land and people don't like tearing up the spaces they live in. Either way, without profit incentives, people just wouldn't want to work jobs that destroy the spaces they love.
@ISIDEWITH11mos11MO
Can you share an example from your life where a community’s spontaneous action solved a problem and what key elements made it successful?
@9S55YVM5mos5MO
i move a lot so I haven't really lived in a community where there was a problem and people rioting.
@9K8R2HG11mos11MO
In my lifetime the action taken by BLM following the death of George Floyd was affective although there was some rioting I believe the marches were an effective demonstration of the first amendment.
@ISIDEWITH10mos10MO
@ISIDEWITH11mos11MO
If schools had no principals or teachers, how would you envision the learning process to be structured by students?
Students should choose topics they are interested in, as humans are inclined by nature to pursue education, but shouldn’t be forced to learn topics they won’t use in adulthood.
@9KV2ZR511mos11MO
Based on what students & parents deem adequate for their future development
@ISIDEWITH11mos11MO
How would you negotiate with someone if you couldn't use societal rules or legal standards as leverage?
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Do you think a leaderless group of individuals can achieve large-scale goals effectively, and why or why not?
@9HQ3YQ71yr1Y
No, Anarchism, as a political philosophy, advocates for the abolition of the state, viewing it as unnecessary and harmful. This perspective raises several concerns: 1) Potential for chaos and lack of order, as the absence of a centralized authority can lead to lawlessness; 2) Difficulties in managing large, complex societies without a structured government; 3) Challenges in ensuring equitable resource distribution and protection of rights without a governing body; 4) Risk of power vacuums, leading to the rise of unregulated, potentially oppressive power structures.
@9HQYY8L1yr1Y
It isn't about whether they can, it's just a fact that large-scale anarchist organizations like the CNT-FAI existed and worked.
@ISIDEWITH11mos11MO
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