From: Samantha Atkins (samantha@objectent.com)
Date: Sun Aug 24 2003 - 02:13:03 MDT
On Saturday 23 August 2003 10:04, Alex Future Bokov wrote:
> I propose that there's a difference between being
> stubborn/irrational/superstitious/short-sighted... and recognizing that
> stubbornness/irrationality/superstitions/short-sightedness are real
> phenomena that must be factored in when trying to bring about any changes
> that involve the participation of humans. What I'd love to see some
> social-science people (shut up conservatrolls, economics is a social
> science too) attempt a rigorous analysis of human resistance to change.
> Extrotopia just ain't gonna happen if there's ideas but no money or
> favorable policy climate in which to implement them... if there's a
> destination but no optimal path to get there from here.
>
I would suggest that a smaller lever is sufficient if you don't buy that you
have to move great masses of humans to support your cause in order for it to
happen. A smaller lever might require for a fulcrum being able to work
outside what the masses of humanity understand, know about or have
sanctioned. Another worthy fulcrum is escape from heavy taxation and deep
government monitoring of gathering capital and resources.
- samantha
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