If anyone watched the TV series Merlin from the 90s you remember how Merlin defeated Maab.
She was a supposed god that no one could kill. They tried to stop her through their own power, it didn't work. They raised an army to defeat her and she formed her own. Merlin who had sworn not to use his magic broke his vow and tried to use his magic to defeat her. He couldn't beat her.
Do you know how they defeated her? They simply ignored her, turned their back on her and never turned around.
I wish that would work in this case, but as long as their hands are in our pockets it wont matter if we turn our backs. We have to subvert in every way possible, within the confines of law.
It's a metaphor silly. The idea is to go forward on creating good instead of trying to fight. Take Bitcoin for instance, it was a way to "fight" the old system by creating a new one.
I fully support innovating past the cage, but shining a light on the corruption is also important otherwise people wont value the innovation. Aside from that we are built into the system, there is no way to just turn away from it, within the confines of law.
Here is what I'm saying, you have more power creating your own new system than trying to change the system. You will find more results in your life the more you actively Create your own reality. If you become powerful in your own reality, the people around you will start to change.
I'd say the main thing we can do to take away centralized power to create dynamic small groups. Basically small tribes. That way if you want to talk to the elders about an injustice, they are only a teepee away.
I nearly completely agree, what you are suggesting is what I'd like. Problem is we have to play their game to some extent, if we don't authorities will show up and take what you have, your possessions, your freedom, your health, etc... There is currently no way to just turn your back fully and create what you would rather be a part of.
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1ofmany ago
If anyone watched the TV series Merlin from the 90s you remember how Merlin defeated Maab.
She was a supposed god that no one could kill. They tried to stop her through their own power, it didn't work. They raised an army to defeat her and she formed her own. Merlin who had sworn not to use his magic broke his vow and tried to use his magic to defeat her. He couldn't beat her.
Do you know how they defeated her? They simply ignored her, turned their back on her and never turned around.
catechumen ago
I wish that would work in this case, but as long as their hands are in our pockets it wont matter if we turn our backs. We have to subvert in every way possible, within the confines of law.
1ofmany ago
It's a metaphor silly. The idea is to go forward on creating good instead of trying to fight. Take Bitcoin for instance, it was a way to "fight" the old system by creating a new one.
catechumen ago
I fully support innovating past the cage, but shining a light on the corruption is also important otherwise people wont value the innovation. Aside from that we are built into the system, there is no way to just turn away from it, within the confines of law.
1ofmany ago
But we send corrupt officials to corrupt judges.
Here is what I'm saying, you have more power creating your own new system than trying to change the system. You will find more results in your life the more you actively Create your own reality. If you become powerful in your own reality, the people around you will start to change.
I'd say the main thing we can do to take away centralized power to create dynamic small groups. Basically small tribes. That way if you want to talk to the elders about an injustice, they are only a teepee away.
catechumen ago
I nearly completely agree, what you are suggesting is what I'd like. Problem is we have to play their game to some extent, if we don't authorities will show up and take what you have, your possessions, your freedom, your health, etc... There is currently no way to just turn your back fully and create what you would rather be a part of.