In this episode of Freedom Lovin’, Kevin discusses parts of Wes Bertrand’s book “Complete Liberty Inside Out”. Namely, how domination systems create a world filled with a lack of trust, and denial of self-responsibility, and what can you do about it.
Topics discussed:
-Party for Freedom October 2nd: https://tinyurl.com/freedomlovin
-Solar Punk Summit: October 20-24th https://solarpunksummit.com
Complete Liberty Inside Out Chapter Reads
-Self Responsibility
-Obedience to authority as mainstay
-Surrendering to systems of domination
-Conformity to adults’ desires
-Sacrificing needs for autonomy
-Normalizing domination
-Systems as human constructs and traps
-Gravitation to safety within the system
-Selfishness as a confusing term
-Training to believe that nobody can be trusted
-We’re taught not to question
-Extrinsic motivators, rewards & punishments
-Intrinsic motivation & trust in ourselves
-Rebellion or submission?
-The mind is what the brain does- we think our own thoughts
-Domination systems convince us that we are not in charge of our own actions
-Punishments and rewards diminish self responsibility
-Cultivating a compassionate and loving mindset
-How this applies to today
-Australia as 1984 world
-Deferral of responsibility by the police in Melbourne, “just following orders”
-Fundamentals of why things are happening, and taking self responsibility
-Making your bed as an act of responsibility
-Building the new world on a shaky foundation
Links:
Party for Freedom October 2nd: https://tinyurl.com/freedomlovin
Solar Punk Summit: October 20-24th https://solarpunksummit.com
Wes Bertrand interviews:
Freedom Lovin’ Episode #2: Breaking Free https://freedomlovin.com/fl-002-freedom-lovin-podcast-2-breaking-free-with-wes-bertrand-of-complete-liberty/
Freedom Lovin’ Episode #89: Complete Liberty Inside Out https://freedomlovin.com/fl089-complete-liberty-inside-out-with-wes-bertrand/
Complete Liberty Inside Out (book): http://completeliberty.com/complete-liberty-inside-out/
No Agenda Podcast: https://noagendashow.net
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