I appreciate your optimism, but these dying rats have nuclear weapons. I doubt they will hesitate to use them. Sure, it means the end of globalism but quite possibly the globe as well.
Is any society completely free of ideology? Let's compare Russia and China: Russia is supposedly "post-Communist", China supposedly not. But if you look more closely, both now have mixed economies, a strong central state planning long-term investment etc and a vibrant private sector. China has an explicit ideology, but it is clearly tempered by pragmatism; conversely Russia no longer has an explicit ideology, but it is clear its leadership is guided by principles, that is to say, they act in purely opportunistic or utilitarian ways. Rigid people impose ideologies in an idealistic way, pragmatic people think dialetically, as the Chinese leadership does. One thing seems clear: ideological fervor seems to ebb and flow in our societies.
"" I am reminded of how happy I was when I lived in a monastery and owned nothing. It’s much better than the world out here, where we own plenty of stuff but are not as happy"".
Of course: what you forgot to add is that you entered the monastery, and chose to live with nothing, out of your own free will. You were not forced to do so AGAINST your will as a slave in a prison-state, as per the WEF's wishes.
"" It’s much better than the world out here, where we own plenty of stuff but are not as happy.""
Disagree: the best is to be rich, but know what real values are, and live like a monk in 'voluntary simplicity' with the financial freedom not to have tyranny imposed on you, whether religious (monk) or political (citizen).
Doesn't Venezuela argue against this optimism?
The globalists have already shifted their game plan. They will destroy the west and use China as the model for the future.
I appreciate your optimism, but these dying rats have nuclear weapons. I doubt they will hesitate to use them. Sure, it means the end of globalism but quite possibly the globe as well.
Great essay.
Fools reject what they see, the wise reject what they think.
Nice.
Is any society completely free of ideology? Let's compare Russia and China: Russia is supposedly "post-Communist", China supposedly not. But if you look more closely, both now have mixed economies, a strong central state planning long-term investment etc and a vibrant private sector. China has an explicit ideology, but it is clearly tempered by pragmatism; conversely Russia no longer has an explicit ideology, but it is clear its leadership is guided by principles, that is to say, they act in purely opportunistic or utilitarian ways. Rigid people impose ideologies in an idealistic way, pragmatic people think dialetically, as the Chinese leadership does. One thing seems clear: ideological fervor seems to ebb and flow in our societies.
"" I am reminded of how happy I was when I lived in a monastery and owned nothing. It’s much better than the world out here, where we own plenty of stuff but are not as happy"".
Of course: what you forgot to add is that you entered the monastery, and chose to live with nothing, out of your own free will. You were not forced to do so AGAINST your will as a slave in a prison-state, as per the WEF's wishes.
"" It’s much better than the world out here, where we own plenty of stuff but are not as happy.""
Disagree: the best is to be rich, but know what real values are, and live like a monk in 'voluntary simplicity' with the financial freedom not to have tyranny imposed on you, whether religious (monk) or political (citizen).
Brilliant article, disappointing ending. Thank you.
Marc Mullie MD
Montreal