politics

The Blind Spot in Psychedelic Libertarianism

From Woodstock to Wall Street: The Hippie Sellout Nobody Talks About * 60s hippies opposed surveillance tech but later embraced libertarianism, favoring corporate power over democracy. * Libertarians falsely believe technology inherently liberates, ignoring its role in oppression and corporate dominance. * Neoliberalism turned hippies into pro-tech libertarians, dismantling worker protections and economic

Silicon Valley’s Coup: Lessons from History and Paths to Resistance

DOGE and Democracy: The Threat of Oligarchical Takeover in U.S. Governance Silicon Valleys Coup: Lessons from History and Paths to Resistance0:00/794.5404081× * DOGE as a Power Grab: Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) expands corporate influence over U.S. governance, gaining access to federal

How Trump Weaponizes Nihilism: A Playbook for Psychological Warfare

Outrage, Fatigue, Surrender: The Psychological Warfare Behind Trumpism How Trump Weaponizes Nihilism: A Playbook for Psychological Warfare0:00/564.8979591× * Trump's media strategy overwhelms the news cycle, leading to burnout and disengagement from political activism. * The relentless wave of executive orders fosters learned helplessness, demoralizing opponents and increasing

Identity Politics: Why Class Still Matters—But Not Alone

Race, Gender, and Paychecks: Why Intersectionality Can’t Be Ignored * Karl Marx teaches that capital exploits workers, but not "class reductionism" or the neglect of woke identity politics by reducing systemic injustices to mere wealth distribution. * U.S. civil justice advocate and scholar of critical race theory, Kimberlé

Alienation Isn’t Normal: How Capitalism Separates You from Yourself—and How to Reconnect

When Work Feels Soulless: Marx’s Alienation in the Modern Day * The Marxist notion of alienation explains the estranged relationship capitalist mechanisms create in your relationship with yourself and your community. * Alienation causes superficiality, lack of purposeful work and living, isolation, and mental health issues like burnout. * Capitalism induced detachment