A little over half the population in the (loosely defined) West currently feel unrepresented by their governments, particularly in the context of draconian and laughably ineffective (if the stated purpose is to be believed…) COVID measures, universal media shenanigans and election troubles.
In a video I did a few months ago I explained how the mutual capacity for violence is the root of negotiation, how negotiation begets cooperation, how cooperation signals become trust signals, how that leads to the emergence of society and culture, and over the long term how this phenomenon impacts the development of intelligence and empathy.
In the philosophical context of the discussion about negotiation being an emergent, natural phenomenon I have been asked how should one interpret the role and utility of peaceful protests. This particular question has popped up a lot over the last two years in various forms, but particularly over the last week it has become a theme of its own so I’ve decided to do a video on the subject (actually two: a short take and an extended take).
Below are both the short and long takes, with links to them on Odysee, Rumble and BitChute — just pick whichever one you have the most comfort with (or have an account on — “don’t forget to like and subscribe!” — ugh… I do tire of that but I suppose it actually does work as a mental plant in the mind of the viewer… I mean, you’re thinking of liking and subscribing if you happened to read that and now you can’t not think about it because I’m going on and on here so…).
Short Version
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@zxq9:f/WhatUseArePeacefulProtests-Short:1?r=HV8mieUt7aHk53iace8Dk9XC4U2McgYR
Rumble: https://rumble.com/vpphf1-what-use-are-peaceful-protests-long-version.html
BitChute: https://www.bitchute.com/video/mvondO6BgQtI/
Long Version
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@zxq9:f/WhatUseArePeacefulProtests-Long:0?r=HV8mieUt7aHk53iace8Dk9XC4U2McgYR
Rumble: https://rumble.com/vpphw9-what-use-are-peaceful-protests-short-version.html