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Published in Social Evolution

·May 4, 2022

The Decentralist: Author Pens “Moral Mirror” for Crypto Movement

AUSTIN. Author Max Borders has launched his new book, The Decentralist. The book, published by Social Evolution, offers a comprehensive philosophy Borders refers to as “Decentralism.” “Too many of us are putting up with authoritarians on the left and right,” says Borders. …

Decentralization

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The Decentralist: Author Pens “Moral Mirror” for Crypto Movement
The Decentralist: Author Pens “Moral Mirror” for Crypto Movement
Decentralization

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Published in Social Evolution

·Aug 18, 2021

Crypto-Anarchism

What it is and why it matters — Crypto‐​anarchism is a philosophy whose advocates think technology can assist them in creating communities based on consent rather than coercion. Crypto‐​anarchists wish to be free from state interference but prefer technical means over political means in pursuing their aims. In this way, crypto‐​anarchism is both a way of seeing and a way of being. The crypto‐​anarchist way of seeing is a general skepticism of all claims to political authority. Indeed, anarchists in the liberal tradition are not only skeptical of political authority, but they think any right conception of justice ought to originate in consent. In other words, one should be able to choose…

Cryptocurrency

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Crypto-Anarchism
Crypto-Anarchism
Cryptocurrency

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Mar 10, 2021

Fear is the Enemy of Civilization

An Interview with Max Borders In this interview originally published at The Advocates, I talk about my new book After Collapse in broad strokes. — Editor: Let’s start with one of the main themes of this book: fear. One of the things I learned in After Collapse is that fear…

Decentralization

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Fear is the Enemy of Civilization
Fear is the Enemy of Civilization
Decentralization

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Aug 25, 2020

A Little Rebellion Now and Then is a Good Thing

Response essay for Cato Unbound celebrating 50 years of Hirschman’s Exit, Voice and Loyalty — The following essay was originally published at Cato Unbound. Governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed. You have neither solicited nor received ours. We did not invite you. - John Perry Barlow, “A Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace” When it comes to politics, the left-right…

Decentralization

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A Little Rebellion Now and Then is a Good Thing
A Little Rebellion Now and Then is a Good Thing
Decentralization

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Published in Social Evolution

·Sep 30, 2019

Rules Without Rulers

The Evolution of Governance in 9 Stages — With humanity on the cusp of another great transition, we can learn a lot by taking a look at the ones we’ve already been through. How did people get from a condition of roaming around on the ancient savannah to looking out of skyscrapers onto Tokyo or Vancouver? What invisible…

Politics

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Rules Without Rulers
Rules Without Rulers
Politics

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Published in Social Evolution

·Apr 12, 2019

Merging With A.I.

A Promising and Troubling Possibility — Behold the entire cosmos turning within my body, and the other things you desire to see. — The Bhagavad Gita A human brain is delicate. It’s about three pounds and gray on the outside, with a consistency of firm pudding or Jell-O. That jelly holds a mesh of billions of…

Artificial Intelligence

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Merging With A.I.
Merging With A.I.
Artificial Intelligence

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Published in Social Evolution

·Feb 1, 2019

Artificial Intelligence vs. Collective Intelligence

Business Review Interviews Max Borders This interview was originally published in Business Review in advance of their MindChain event. Business Review talked to Max about some of the issues he frequently writes and talks about, such as technology, politics and the challenges of the future. Tell us a bit about…

Artificial Intelligence

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Artificial Intelligence vs. Collective Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence vs. Collective Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence

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Published in Social Evolution

·Nov 4, 2018

What Should Replace Democracy?

Holacracy Could be the Best Candidate for Global Governance A version of this article first appeared at Bitcoin.com. Imagine turning on your mobile device one morning to find only two apps: Red and Blue. It’s bad enough that these are the only two choices. …

Holacracy

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What Should Replace Democracy?
What Should Replace Democracy?
Holacracy

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Published in Social Evolution

·Nov 1, 2018

Of Moonshots and Mushrooms

Let’s Get Beyond Technocratic Thinking A version of this article first appeared at Bitcoin.com When John F. Kennedy was president, he planted a stark, powerful image in the minds of Americans. I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing…

Innovation

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Of Moonshots and Mushrooms
Of Moonshots and Mushrooms
Innovation

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Published in Social Evolution

·Aug 31, 2018

Our National Daddy Complex

Transcending Hierarchies Means Giving up on Soothing Father Figures The Great Man complex take many forms. Whether it’s in the soothing oratory of a President Obama or the patriotic statesmanship of a John McCain, many people seek a father figure to calm them during trying times. You won’t find this…

Politics

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Our National Daddy Complex
Our National Daddy Complex
Politics

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