But before I get lost in those details, I want to tell you about the old lawyer’s response to Mike. Surprisingly, he copied the entire email to me. In it, he never answered any of Mike’s questions. What he did, oddly enough, was tell him a story about O.J. Simpson. Here’s the core of that email… #Libertarian #Libertarianism #Lawyer #Exchange #Crypto #Cryptocurrency #SelfReflection https://freemansperspective.com/rosc-13-time-fun/

He looked at me with conviction in his eyes. “So that’s why I’m doing this, Paul. I can’t go back to being a parasite. I won’t. I’d rather go to jail.” I didn’t know what to do, save to tell him that I understood and that I respected his decision, even if it concerned me. #Cryptocurrency #Crypto #Libertarian #ClassicLiberal #Privacy https://freemansperspective.com/rosc-12-second-blow/

Again we sat silently, thinking now about Dora, and how little time she had left. She’d probably be hospitalized within a week or two. Then one of them turned to me and asked, “What are we going to do without Dora?” “You’re going to remember the things she did,” I said. “You’ll learn from them and then do better than she did.” #Philosophy #Community #Division #Healing https://freemansperspective.com/rosc-11-stone-stumbling/

The professor spends pages on lobsters, birds and so on, then he moves on to humans, outlining a Hobbesian (“war of all against all”) view of human life. He evokes evolution and paints status as an inevitable core of our lives… something we should embrace. And so I’ll explain, as briefly as I can, why the professor is wrong. @Jordan Peterson #Libertarian #Debate #Philosophy #Debate

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I Like Jordan Peterson, But He’s Wrong - Free-Man's Perspective

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We are not only unique, but better. Chimps don’t build hospitals and write symphonies. We do, and we oppose ourselves by embracing the model of lesser primates. #JordanPeterson #Debate #Philosophy #HumanNature

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I Like Jordan Peterson, But He’s Wrong - Free-Man's Perspective

Anyone teaching young men to seek responsibility and meaning has a place near my heart, especially when he or she delivers their message in a human...

“But… the seed of our advanced state – whatever it may be – is already in us. As Moses said, we don’t have to send someone into the heavens or into a far country to get it for us and bring it to us. It’s in us already. “And it’s in you – as unfortunately as your bodies may be formed – equally as much as it’s in anyone else.” #Faith #Adversity #Challenges #Philosophy https://freemansperspective.com/rosc-10-truth-sanitarium/

They continued talking, but just a moment later I could see where these “creative maladjustments” were heading: The sanitarium would end up as a kind of umbrella organization for these things. That would put tremendous responsibility upon its scarred residents, and they’ve never had “pretty people” relying on them before. That would be tremendously validating for them but also intermittently terrifying. I see interesting days ahead for these people. #Bitcoin #BTC #Cryptocurrency #Crypto #DarkNet https://freemansperspective.com/rosc-9-maladjustments/

“Mike, this is a job for old men… for very old men and women.” They all looked at me with blank faces. “This is the kind of thing you do when you’re 85 or 90 years old and you don’t give a damn if they come after you. What’s the worst they can do against someone that old? Send them to prison for life?” #Cryptocurrency #Bitcoin #Exchanges #Satoshi https://freemansperspective.com/rosc-8-exchange/

“Do you know how to use these tools?” “No, not really,” she said. “All right then; this is step number one. Nothing else happens until everyone is using #encryption on a daily basis. It’s not hard, but they have to do it. Without encryption, nothing happens.” Johnny turned to Esther and said, “I can teach you.” #CyberSecurity #CypherPunks #Privacy https://freemansperspective.com/rosc-7-the-cloaked-life/

Journey into the birth of Western civilization! By 1300 AD, Europe underwent a transformation rooted in #Christian principles and a new commercial model. Discover how #farming shaped their forward-thinking, cooperation, and respect for property. Uncover the unique features of this #civilization: high-trust culture, codominance, long-range thinking, and more! Join the discussion and delve into the fascinating roots of our history. https://freemansperspective.com/earned-knowledge-l10-p4/

Dive into the evolution of our cities and economy! From Roman legacies in urban life to Italy's commerce revolution in the 1100s, it's a journey of innovation and progress. Guilds, bartering, diverse coins—been there. But Italy in the 1100s? Contracts with precise terms and trust woven in! Plus, the florin coin became Europe's favorite, shifting power from rulers. Capitalism was tough, but it led to progress for all. Every innovation, big or small, shaped our lives today. Join in as we explore how our past shapes our future! https://freemansperspective.com/earned-knowledge-l10-p3/

Discover how medieval Europe transformed amidst declining Roman power! From large landholders to tenant farmers, a complex system called serfdom emerged. Despite this, people took charge, shaping their lives without waiting for rulers. Education thrived, and even universities started as private ventures driven by initiative. Dive into this fascinating era of personal endeavor and explore how individuals shaped their destinies! https://freemansperspective.com/earned-knowledge-l10-p2/

From unique values to community-driven justice, this blog dives into how our world evolved. Explore how decentralized systems shaped law, safety, and more. Join me and discover the untold saga in this epic lesson! https://freemansperspective.com/earned-knowledge-l10-p1/

Human evolution will persist through the age of dominating hierarchies, gradually fostering increased creativity, reduced cruelty, and a diminished willingness to justify constraint. However, this evolution will face restraint as new ways of living, crucial for its advancement, will be violently forbidden. Once the dominance of states falls away in the future, those better qualities will flow into human life more rapidly than anticipated. They will have, in fact, been contained, much like pressurized gasses. Finally, though, the containment vessels will crack and open, unleashing the full potential of human development.

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Western Civilization, Seen from 2150 AD, Part 2

As I noted last week, a small roll of pages recently showed up at my door. They appeared to have been ripped from a history book entitled 2000–21...

Dive into a mysterious glimpse of the future! An excerpt from a book "2000–2150 AD: The Emergence of Modernity," unveils a world breaking free from parasitic hierarchies. Witness the birth of ideas challenging long-held beliefs, the rise of a decentralized economy, and the dawn of nonparasitic cooperation. Join the journey from societal awakening to the decentralized revolution. Read the intriguing insights that pave the way for a new era of human organization!

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Western Civilization, Seen from 2150 AD, Part 1

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In the end, Euclid and others proved that the inner structure of the universe could be described with mathematics… that the universe itself functioned by mathematics. Some of the Greeks went a bit wild with these ideas, but the truth is that mathematics does underlie the entire physical universe, and that’s worth being excited over. https://freemansperspective.com/earned-knowledge-l9-p2-2/

What technology produced by the time Europe was filled with agriculture – what it wrought for us – was a solid and comfortable lifestyle. By that time, having enough to eat wasn’t too much of an obstacle: we knew how to grow and process plenty of it. Bad weather could still make problems, but long distance trading eliminated a lot of shortages, and nearly everyone knew how to fish and hunt quite well. We also knew how to cooperate. And we had time enough to look after our inner needs. https://freemansperspective.com/earned-knowledge-l9-p2/

There was an old joke that highlighted the difference between technology and rulership: “Who do you miss more when he goes on vacation, the secretary of state or your garbage man?” The answer, obviously, is the garbage man; his work affects you immediately and directly. The secretary of state (a political official) does nothing that directly improves your life. https://freemansperspective.com/earned-knowledge-l9-p1/

This time I saw just a little bit of light in Dora’s face, and just as fast I told myself that I could not – no matter what – allow myself to subvert that tiny sprout of happiness. “Will you tell us how to do this?” she asked. “I will, Dora, but what I’m really going to do is to teach you how to learn about all this stuff. In fairly short order, you guys will know more than I do.” https://freemansperspective.com/rosc-6-rise-scarred-people/

I visited the Mueller Sanitarium for the Chronically Ill, a discreet facility near my old workplace from the 1980s. It's tucked away in an old brick building between a neighborhood and an industrial park. During my visit, I met some residents, including one I recognized from my past.. https://freemansperspective.com/rosc-5-late-great-chester-cruz/