I had a similar thought, albeit less eloquently, when I saw this ‘ancap reading list’. This is apparently a revolutionary philosophy that seeks to abolish the status quo and liquidate all existing states. And yet you can do as much of it as you like – backed by whatever mainstream publishers you choose – and the CIA will not even write your name in pencil on the back of an envelope. Because none of it is at all a serious attempt to change capitalism. It just, as you say, acts as another kind of release valve.
Indeed, what ends up being censored and suppressed is generally a very good indicator of what actually works in practice. Incidentally, it’s very notable that a lot of shows tend to promote anarchism and antiauthoritarianism as a positive way to rebel while demonizing USSR and communism.
I had a similar thought, albeit less eloquently, when I saw this ‘ancap reading list’. This is apparently a revolutionary philosophy that seeks to abolish the status quo and liquidate all existing states. And yet you can do as much of it as you like – backed by whatever mainstream publishers you choose – and the CIA will not even write your name in pencil on the back of an envelope. Because none of it is at all a serious attempt to change capitalism. It just, as you say, acts as another kind of release valve.
Indeed, what ends up being censored and suppressed is generally a very good indicator of what actually works in practice. Incidentally, it’s very notable that a lot of shows tend to promote anarchism and antiauthoritarianism as a positive way to rebel while demonizing USSR and communism.