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This dumbass read one book in four years, and I’m gonna listen to her why?
Jayzus. Everyone believes he has something important to say.
Very interesting lecture. I would like though to point out the difference
of talking about worker self management under capitalism or under
anarchist-communism. I agree with the point Thaddeus Russell makes about
worker self management being self enslavement in the capitalist system. But
in anarchist-communism that would be a completely different discussion as
the economy would be organized in a much different way relieving most of
the work from workers. Like argued by Peter Kropotkin in The Conquest of
Bread. That is needs first, production later. Basically not producing bunch
of crap, that a lot of money has to spent to make people want and make
someone else rich. That way workers would have much more time to engage in
other activities of their own choosing. I would also like to note that in
the communist system the workers do not all have to be managers, the
managers can be elected like was done in the anarchist zones during Spanish
Revolution.
hey Thad,are you up for another “beer” (yes I know ‘single malt’ ) once
again one of these days.. I have the update I have promised you then ?
Thaddeus Russell ‘A Renegade History of the United States’
Starts talking at 0:55
We work more not because of the puritanical work ethic, but because there
is constant inflation by central banks, and theft of buying power.
I think a Thaddeus Russell v Stefan Molyneux debate on ‘Freedom,
Morality/Virtue & Happiness’ would be fascinating. I am personally very
torn and that debate may help in my gaining clarity and consistency with
these things.
People who don’t like Ethan Edwards are douche bags.
This is a friendly roast of libertarians, capitalists, and activists of
many stripes. Activism vs hedonism (Warning, contains swears, y’all).
*A Renegade History of the United States*
Great lecture by Thaddeus Russell about how drunks, slackers, prostitutes,
and gangsters are the real heroes that created the culture that made
America free.
#liberty #freedom #libertarian #anarchist
*A Renegade History of the United States*
Great lecture by Thaddeus Russell about how drunks, slackers, prostitutes,
and gangsters are the real heroes that created the culture that made
America free.
#liberty #freedom #libertarian #anarchist
*A Renegade History of the United States*
Great lecture by Thaddeus Russell about how drunks, slackers, prostitutes,
and gangsters are the real heroes that created the culture that made
America free.
#liberty #freedom #libertarian #anarchist
Damn shame the room wasn’t packed to standing room only. Great talk with
many thought provoking points.
1337 views, woohoo!
The underlying principle he is championing here is the idea of free
markets. If a workplace is too boring and unrewarding, workers have the
power to re-negotiate the terms as they see fit. A meeting of the minds is
necessary to achieve a valid contract and the employer is free to find
other workers. If everyone always accepts the status quo, there would be no
human progress, that is the entire point of his book. Nowhere does he
support the socialist state or the concept of welfare.
Alright, devil’s advocate here. The condemnation against not working here
comes because not working implies freeloading, living off of someone else’s
labor. Someone working allows people to break free of that and become
independent. Work ethics should be considered a good thing as they teach
self-responsibility and self-discipline, giving it a very civilizing effect.
The people who invented the weekend were drunk slackers.
This guy appeals to bottom feeders that translate the idea of “freedom” as
having other’s pay for your life. He has a cushy professorial job feeding
his hedonism. Not a responsible influence. Better work places can be earned
not given to whiners. Is Thad willing to payroll his apparent slacker
followers? Many enjoy challenging work and responsible independent living.
If i was paying tuition for my kids to listen to this drivel I would disown
them. ex. Euro feeding off their socialist’s govt?
He’s like a libertarian Louis C.K.
That was good.
One of the most enlightening talks I’ve heard in a long time.
you look a little different than a last saw you 😉