“For me – and, I would say, for the classical anarchist viewpoint – individual freedom is not something that is opposed to the collective well-being, but is an essential aspect of it.“Individual and collective happiness depend on each other; they fit together like the yin and yang of the familiar Taoist symbol. No community can be free if all the individuals within it are not free and no individual can be free if he or she lives in a community that is not free”.
Absolutely. This perception defies the modern false binaries that bamboozle casual observers and reiterate solidarity amongst humanity as the long lost default norm we must get back to. Too much cynicism about the default nature of human beings is a deadly virus to overcome. It exists in Christianity’s original sin projections upon our cave walls, casting humanity into a ditch of guilt.
Would Universe create a sentient physical expression of itself that was designed to self destruct because it sees itself as evil? Imho, no. This idea is as ridiculous as the idea of original sin that keeps humans on their knees before the arrogant, truly evil without conscience, psycho-sociopaths “parents” we allow to make decisions for us.
Thank you Paul. I continue to be inspired by your insights and intent to manifest a liberated humanity free to live a personal and communal life of joy and spirit. Bless you!
[And I’m buying your book to read and go in my library to pass along to others.]