Definitions of Freedom: Introduction
Definitions of Freedom
Hello! In my limited perspective of the world I've notice three communities that declare that "they" have the definition of freedom. So, in the next couple of days I plan on showing all of my lovely Steem Family all of the similarities and differences between each communities.
If you have an interest on one of these things, then perhaps the other thing might interest you. I do see large disagreements, but I feel that these communities would have a much easier time talking to eachother than trying to convince a statist, meat-eating, propritary software programmer. In addition, if anyone sees an inconsistency within the arguments I present, I would love to hear the critic, because this one boggles my mind as well.
So, this post acts as a Table of Context on what I'll plan on speaking on.
Anarchism
Anarchism believes that a centralized authority, or a state, appears unneeded within society. We will mention people such as Mark Passio, Larken Rose, and Stefan Molyneux.
Veganism
Veganism believes that the use of animal products beyond necessity as immoral. We will go over Gary Francione, Peter Singer, and PETA.
Free Software
Free Software believes that all software should have the ability to run for any purpose, copy, distrubute, modifty, and resell. We will talk about mainly talk about Richard Stallman.
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A mini-series allows me to split up my thoughts and allow things to flow a bit smoother. But if you feel interested, please follow my account @juxley! Thanks so much for your support! Ask any questions!
Veganism is fine as a life choice, for you health, but I think that we need to be free to use animals for our own uses: food, leather, scientific research, etc. Animal rights are at odds with our rights.
As for anarchism, a.k.a. voluntarism, I think that's the way to go, to the extent possible, but I'm against the violence (Molotov cocktails, smashing windows, setting fires) that is perpetrated by so-called anarchists. The term "anarchist" is too misunderstood to be used without qualification.
As for free software, I use it pretty much everyday. I believe in it. I'm not against people profiting from software that they write; I'm totally for it. We just need a system that rewards the authors of free programs better.
Thanks for commenting @cybercranium!
I see these as targets toward an advanced society. They have very similar correlations. Why do some vegans don't want you to steal eggs but others wants to steal your tax dollars? Why do some libertarians believe in the non-aggression principle but than eat steak? Why don't either of them use free software?
I don't plan on pushing these ways of thinking onto anyone, I just want a conversation about them. I don't plan on taking about certain situational moral implications; but general themes amongst the "movements."
At the end of the day these act as labels. Most people I know want freedom, peace, and love in there lives; some just see different avenues, and some don't feel up to the challenge.