The nation-state is a subject most people encounter through dense books or political discourse. Here, it’s dismantled frame by frame, stripped down until the absurdities become impossible to ignore. It’s that mix of satire and pedagogy that feels like you’re not just reading, but seeing the critique unfold. Brilliant!
Fascinating visual storytelling! You've captured the evolution and contradictions of political systems really well. Your critique of the nation-state resonates - the arbitrary boundaries, the manufactured unity, the potential for exclusion and conflict.
I'm curious about the implementation though. In your final vision of borderless human cooperation, what prevents the collective action problems that historically led to these hierarchical systems in the first place? How do we coordinate resource sharing between regions, resolve conflicts between communities with different values, or respond to crises requiring massive coordination?
I wonder if the answer isn't abolishing all organizing structures, but evolving toward multiple, overlapping forms of belonging - local community, professional networks, global citizenship around shared challenges. What do you think about transitional approaches that gradually expand our circles of cooperation rather than trying to leap directly to universal unity?
I love what you said. I can get on board with your answer for sure. My big thing currently is about developing a non-accumulation/immediate return economy (while critiquing the nation-state and capitalism). Don't mean to self-promote, but if you have time, I would love it if you want to read the related posts and let me know what you think.
The nation-state is a subject most people encounter through dense books or political discourse. Here, it’s dismantled frame by frame, stripped down until the absurdities become impossible to ignore. It’s that mix of satire and pedagogy that feels like you’re not just reading, but seeing the critique unfold. Brilliant!
Very astute collection of... Memes? Artwork? Whatever, they nail it on the head!
Fascinating visual storytelling! You've captured the evolution and contradictions of political systems really well. Your critique of the nation-state resonates - the arbitrary boundaries, the manufactured unity, the potential for exclusion and conflict.
I'm curious about the implementation though. In your final vision of borderless human cooperation, what prevents the collective action problems that historically led to these hierarchical systems in the first place? How do we coordinate resource sharing between regions, resolve conflicts between communities with different values, or respond to crises requiring massive coordination?
I wonder if the answer isn't abolishing all organizing structures, but evolving toward multiple, overlapping forms of belonging - local community, professional networks, global citizenship around shared challenges. What do you think about transitional approaches that gradually expand our circles of cooperation rather than trying to leap directly to universal unity?
I love what you said. I can get on board with your answer for sure. My big thing currently is about developing a non-accumulation/immediate return economy (while critiquing the nation-state and capitalism). Don't mean to self-promote, but if you have time, I would love it if you want to read the related posts and let me know what you think.