How Anarchy Works

Anarchism is the political philosophy and practice that opposes all hierarchies along with their “justifying” dogmas and proposes the unending pursuit of anarchy, where free association, self-determination, and mutual aid form the basis of our society. But what does that mean? Let's explore how we might organise anarchy.

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Introduction - 0:00
Preface - 2:44
Defining Anarchy - 3:35
Opposing Authority - 4:43
Dissecting Authority - 6:05
Organising Anarchy - 10:14
Transcending Democracy - 16:48
Revisiting Consensus - 27:24
Exploring Alternatives - 34:42
Librarying Economies - 39:16
Pursuing Anarchy - 43:36
Conclusion - 50:36


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Sources & Resources:
A New Glossary (of Anarchism) by Shawn Wilbur https://www.libertarian-labyrinth.org...
Are We Good Enough by Peter Kropotkin
Anarchy vs Archy: No Justified Authority by ziq
Words of a Rebel by Peter Kropotkin
Anarchy by Errico Malatesta
Anarchism and Democracy by Zoe Baker: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/libra...
Reflections for the US Occupy Movement by Peter Gelderloos: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/libra...
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Worshiping Power by Peter Gelderloos
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Life Without Law - https://theanarchistlibrary.org/libra...