Democracy is Dead: Your fault.

Economic power refers to the ability to control the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. This includes deciding which businesses can expand, and which projects get funded. Monetary power involves the control over the creation and distribution of money. Banks, financial institutions and central banks wield this power by managing credit, interest rates, and the supply of money.

Democracy, as we know it, is an illusion. The problem lies in the degree of concentration of economic and monetary power. True power does not rest with elected officials or the people who elect them but with banks and financial institutions that control resource allocation and money creation. These entities hold the power to shape reality for the entire world by controlling our resources. They indirectly, and sometimes directly, dictate what to produce, how to produce it, and when to produce it by deciding where the funds go and how much is allocated. Essentially, they are in charge, and we are left with only the illusion of choice. To reclaim true democracy, we must all actively participate in resource allocation and money creation, ensuring that the quantities of products and services, and their mix, reflect the collective will and truly benefit society as a whole.

The military-industrial complex has grown disproportionately large, not as a result of democratic consensus, but because it receives the funding necessary to continue growing.The government has been captured by these financial interests, which prioritize their own profit over public benefit as you would expect given that when their choices harm society, they face no penalty. This capture illustrates the inherent danger of concentrating too much power within a few institutions. Even if we believe these entities are benevolent, it is unwise to allow such concentration of power because it creates a race to capture it. Eventually, someone will succeed, and their interests will likely not align with those of the general public. Further, they will do everything to keep their positions. This leads to policies and practices that often exacerbate economic inequality, stifle innovation, and limit opportunities for many individuals and communities. This scenario is reminiscent of the myth of Saturn, who devoured his own sons to prevent them from challenging his authority and disturbing the status quo.

The current social order emerged from the assumption that authorities, upon which power is entrusted, are benevolent. This belief underpins the legitimacy of centralized power structures, where a small group of institutions and individuals are given the authority to make decisions that affect the entire population. It was, unconsciously assumed that these authorities would act in the best interest of the public, prioritizing the common good over their own interests. However, this assumption is nothing more than a dangerous illusion, rooted in ancient times when people blindly viewed authority as an infallible extension of God on earth.

Continuing to delegate this power is stupid for you and also detrimental for future generations. Banks and financial institutions may continue to finance projects that benefit a few at the expense of significant environmental degradation, health crises, and long-term societal harm. These decisions may have lasting effects, including hidden and nonlinear impacts that are not immediately apparent.

The future We want is characterized...