How Civil Disobedience Safeguards Freedom and Prevents Tyranny

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  • @academyofideas
    @academyofideas  3 ปีที่แล้ว +110

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      @EuDouArteHipHopArtCulture21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My brother respect pandemic measures , and ease down on the narcissism.

    • @jaelsonnen5750
      @jaelsonnen5750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I see that you have come to understand antifa and their fight against the ruling class.

  • @noah122804
    @noah122804 3 ปีที่แล้ว +632

    (paraphrased) "A man who disobeys the will of his conscience, and obeys the will of tyrants, becomes a traitor to himself."

    • @booksboundnoveljourneys1122
      @booksboundnoveljourneys1122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I absolutely love this!

    • @angelika77st
      @angelika77st 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      And also becomes an accomplice

    • @randobad
      @randobad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I couldn't live with myself as I would become a lesser human.

    • @bookbeing
      @bookbeing 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So true and too often the case

    • @davidbell2547
      @davidbell2547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That's what I've always said to people.
      If i go along with the craziness or immoral attitudes, I'm going to have to live with that. I'd much rather be disliked by others and have a clear conscience, then be liked but live with the guilt

  • @Dacademeca
    @Dacademeca 3 ปีที่แล้ว +854

    "Waste No More Time Arguing About What A Good Man Should Be, Be One."
    - Marcus Aurelius

    • @marcusaurelius2147
      @marcusaurelius2147 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Amen

    • @uhlijohn
      @uhlijohn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      "The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority but to escape, finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." - Marcus Aurelius

    • @Dacademeca
      @Dacademeca 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@marcusaurelius2147 thanks for the awsome quote marcus aurelius.

    • @jenniraisovna5698
      @jenniraisovna5698 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      are you challenging the author of the channel?) jk

    • @Dacademeca
      @Dacademeca 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jenniraisovna5698 Maybe..

  • @ActionMan965
    @ActionMan965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +277

    "When injustice becomes law, rebellion becomes duty"..

    • @kenbehzadi1185
      @kenbehzadi1185 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Beautifully said!

    • @hamsandwich4451
      @hamsandwich4451 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is our only collective right and duty

    • @dustinlahr4801
      @dustinlahr4801 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A quote by Thomas Jefferson

    • @pepelepew8147
      @pepelepew8147 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sounds familiar

    • @JohnCW4
      @JohnCW4 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s God damn right!

  • @Jadenh87
    @Jadenh87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1338

    Academy of ideas knows what's up

    • @assievoncheeks8239
      @assievoncheeks8239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      Timing speaks volumes

    • @DicelandEntertainment
      @DicelandEntertainment 3 ปีที่แล้ว +85

      Indeed. Everyone else shaming others into submission

    • @TM-rp7bd
      @TM-rp7bd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Damn right. Been following for years

    • @DeusEx3
      @DeusEx3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @David Willey *rock beats scissors*

    • @circesoul2218
      @circesoul2218 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@DicelandEntertainment you will worship BLM or be sent to the gulag!

  • @nachiketmirkar4653
    @nachiketmirkar4653 3 ปีที่แล้ว +491

    The best channel to detox a poisoned mind

    • @angelika77st
      @angelika77st 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The antidote. 👏👏👏

    • @TheGoldenWildcat
      @TheGoldenWildcat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's not a detox, it's an antidote!

    • @marcoprimo4042
      @marcoprimo4042 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can say this a thousand times.

    • @Mishakol1290
      @Mishakol1290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Its so odd isn't it? Like a breath of fresh air.

  • @letitsnow5494
    @letitsnow5494 3 ปีที่แล้ว +913

    If only academy of ideas was an actual school we wouldn't be in this mess

    • @ChristianDoretti
      @ChristianDoretti 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      The State has never being responsible of creating rational thinkers on its vast civilization, being autodidact has always being the best route to knowledge, realization and creativity.

    • @genkiferal7178
      @genkiferal7178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      he is teaching you right now. no building or schedule needed.

    • @mattvesta5721
      @mattvesta5721 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Or in a bigger mess

    • @udoyonb274
      @udoyonb274 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Na fam we still would, whoever you intend an academy of ideas for, they must first however be willing to listen. If that first step isn’t met, a mess would be a mess, and like the comment above me- a larger one perhaps.

    • @mattvesta5721
      @mattvesta5721 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@udoyonb274 that’s 100% right, knowledge was always there, I remember myself being a knucklehead teenager, feeding my head with distortion and crap, blocking all this content from coming. It’s just like that, there’s no truth about anything, everything changes depending on the perspective.

  • @PJ-ns6um
    @PJ-ns6um 3 ปีที่แล้ว +352

    “Tyrants fall when the people withdraw their support.”
    -Etienne de La Boetie (1552) “The Politics of Obedience: Discourse on Voluntary Servitude”

    • @leaveme3559
      @leaveme3559 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      In fucking 1552 there world was surrounded by tyrants even the democracy in Italian states back than was tyrannical

    • @JuwanBuchanan
      @JuwanBuchanan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@leaveme3559 And you what to know what the people do to tyrants who lost their power? They get hang, drawn, and quartered or brutally executed, which a lot of corrupt politicians and world leaders should be punished of.

    • @mtlicq
      @mtlicq 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JuwanBuchanan Not always do tyrants get hanged, sometimes they get away with it for decades, entire lifetimes, and they get worshipped, idolized, and anyone who points out the Emperor isn't even wearing any clothes at all, gets squelched, silenced, ignored, disdained, even beaten up figuratively or even physically. Winston Churchill is one such tyrant that got away with it.

    • @mtlicq
      @mtlicq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @P J ! You know it! This video content is really irrefutably all based on Etienne de La Boetie (1552) “The Politics of Obedience: Discourse on Voluntary Servitude”. I'm shocked the uploader did not mention Boetie at all or give him any credit! John Stuart Mill's "Ön Liberty" is also an offshoot from Boetie's foundational book.

    • @1mag1nat1vename
      @1mag1nat1vename 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The corollary to that is that tyranny is based on the desire of the people to be saved from having to take care of themselves and face a challenging and ambiguous environment.
      The people who elect tyrants and demagogues are the ones who invite the evils being practiced on us now.
      What we need is to change our culture, our education, and especially our expectations from the encouragement of hedonism, welfare dependence, and rent-seeking behavior to being about virtue and self government.

  • @RafaelBenedicto
    @RafaelBenedicto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    Let me put my spin on it: The monsters in the world aren’t all that dangerous. The real danger comes from the people who obey the monsters.

    • @rommellthompson3150
      @rommellthompson3150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Good Rising Mr Rafael Benedicto from wherever you are in this world .
      Your Quote is one of the MOST!! powerful Quotes on here. Peace be unto you 🙏 always followed by positive reinforcement and forward progress. Many individuals have fallen victim(s ) to the fear monger of the Elites aka Monsters . We've to realize there's more of us than then , We've to realize Consciously we Human-Beings Being-Human are more powerful than we know. We have to Tap into our powers & unplug ourselves from this fake reality, made up Covid-19 Virus and realize the only control the Elites have is the control some of us give them.. peace be unto you
      Brooklyn is watching listening and praying 🙏 🙌 for ALL PEOPLE.
      m3LL "Black-Man"✊🏾 Thompson

    • @Dowell318
      @Dowell318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You got it. And that's what makes me hate liberals so very much.

    • @carolevans5285
      @carolevans5285 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Spot on. 👏

    • @carolmaplesden916
      @carolmaplesden916 ปีที่แล้ว

      the narc's/psychopath's flying monkeys yeah we know all about em

    • @cyborgnachos
      @cyborgnachos ปีที่แล้ว

  • @vehementlyflat8503
    @vehementlyflat8503 3 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    the whole world should watch this video today

    • @proudpureblood.9847
      @proudpureblood.9847 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Share it then

    • @wj3186
      @wj3186 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I watched it a moment ago. I must say I don't get the same impression of it that some others may. It's such a hodge podge of various quotes and philosoohies, I can't actually take it seriously. In fact, this meets the defintition of what propaganda is. There is nothing original here. It just seems to be inciting a mindset incapable of critiquing itself.

  • @ReynaSingh
    @ReynaSingh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +637

    The individual needs to think critically. There are times when rebellion can also be playing into the hands of the powerful.

    • @Chadthefatherbear
      @Chadthefatherbear 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      Critical race theory AKA Marxism is a critical way of thinking about western civilization. It’s causing rebellion that plays directly into the hands of the powerful.

    • @Aivottaja
      @Aivottaja 3 ปีที่แล้ว +98

      @@Chadthefatherbear
      That's because Marxism is all about destroying what is instead of building and fixing. It's deconstruction instead of reconstruction. Every Marxist is completely defined by their perceived opposition. This is why it bases itself on maintaining a hierarchy of victimized and their oppressors. It can't build or sustain anything, because Marxist are nothing without an enemy. They will manufacture it if necessary.
      A Marxist has to be self-destructive and put hurting its enemy above everything else.

    • @scheherazade7789
      @scheherazade7789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Yes... Like when Soros mess Whit the different state government by creating agitation....

    • @pedroforonda
      @pedroforonda 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@scheherazade7789 don’t lie!

    • @0211brucetube
      @0211brucetube 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@Aivottaja You could just read Marx/Engels you know, it's all free on Marxists.org. Then you'd know it is a critique of capitalism that develops into a new configuration of the world, one that is designed to empower individuals to live freely and develop themselves and their capacities.
      Actually pretty basic shit in Marxism tbh.

  • @Gotinha123
    @Gotinha123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +419

    I lack words to say: thank you for making this chanel

    • @avocadolfhirsehiedler742
      @avocadolfhirsehiedler742 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      This "chanel" smells good indeed.

    • @ergodeus
      @ergodeus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You just said the words you needed

    • @Yasin462900
      @Yasin462900 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@avocadolfhirsehiedler742 don't you have some tapes to return.

    • @lifeisgood5619
      @lifeisgood5619 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@avocadolfhirsehiedler742 🤣🤣🤣

    • @lifeisgood5619
      @lifeisgood5619 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You put it in perfect words

  • @emanonymous
    @emanonymous 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    "You assist an evil system most effectively by obeying its orders and decrees. An evil system never deserves such allegiance. Allegiance to it means partaking of the evil. A good person will resist an evil system with his or her whole soul." - M.K. Gandhi

  • @Prodrive1
    @Prodrive1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Always ask questions and most importantly, fight back when necessary.

  • @NOESIS5431
    @NOESIS5431 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    We need a million people to watch this...

  • @dirtysalmonchaser
    @dirtysalmonchaser 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I am not joking when I say this is the most important video I watch on TH-cam in the last five years. It was so well put together and so relevant to our times.

  • @soundsandmusic.3689
    @soundsandmusic.3689 3 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    Honestly the title speaks for itself for anyone who can read between the lines.

    • @indognito8448
      @indognito8448 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Can you see it too?

    • @heathermcdermott2171
      @heathermcdermott2171 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤦‍♀️😇🙏😇🙏😇🙏

    • @reesecup3ify
      @reesecup3ify 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Stop wearing the masks, refuse the vaccine!

    • @joelrivera5697
      @joelrivera5697 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes.. I almost don't need the content🙂

  • @mikecoffee7548
    @mikecoffee7548 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    "The welfare of the people will always be the alibi of tyrants, and it has the added benefit of giving the servants of tyranny a good conscience " Albert Camus

  • @daughterofyah9217
    @daughterofyah9217 3 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    Wow incredibly timely ! I guess I’m a dissident atm , it terrifies me how people aren’t researching or embracing alternative narratives in my town .

  • @matthewkulawik7925
    @matthewkulawik7925 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I will translate that into Polish and Share it with my Facebook friends. I'm sooo full of this shit goin' on in the world that I'm looking on different ways to wake up people... . Although it's hard.
    I am so grateful that I found this channel.
    Thank you for the content - I am sure I will stay here for longer.
    Dziękuję

  • @markco61
    @markco61 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    "There will never be a really free and enlightened State until the State comes to recognize the individual as a higher and independent power, from which all its own power and authority are derived, and treats him accordingly.” - Henry David Thoreau
    Even more relevant today than it was 168 years ago....

    • @wj3186
      @wj3186 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why is there more quote here than original thought?

  • @Autojones
    @Autojones 3 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    " The more corrupt the state the more numerous the laws." ~ Tacitus.
    "The strong do what they have to and the weak accept what they have to accept." ~ Thucydides.
    " The majority can get whatever they want, the problem is they have no idea what's going on and don't want to know." ~ H.L Mencken .
    "Only the educated are free." ~ Epictetus.
    " Man conquers the world by conquering himself." ~ Zeno.
    " They that have conquered fear and doubt have conquered failure." ~ James Allen .
    " Life is not worth living if we indulge our fears." ~ Seneca .
    " Through discipline comes freedom." ~ Aristotle.
    " Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it." ~ Pericles.
    " All the good are friends of one another." ~ Zeno.

    • @uhlijohn
      @uhlijohn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      "More laws, less justice." - Marcus Tullius Cicero

    • @letitsnow5494
      @letitsnow5494 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My favorite is if we live isn't worth living if we indulge in our fears

    • @jasonwalsh8281
      @jasonwalsh8281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      'Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me.' RATM

    • @leaveme3559
      @leaveme3559 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      These quotes often times contradict each other

    • @TheRealValus
      @TheRealValus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think it's "The strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must."

  • @leonardomafrareina7634
    @leonardomafrareina7634 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is definitely inspiring. I have graduated from law school, and everything I'm seeing arround is giving me ideas to write a book. Your videos were the final push I needed to begin, and for that, I thank you for the inspiration.

  • @alexdetrojan4534
    @alexdetrojan4534 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The message of this video has never, in all our history, been more relevant than it is today...

    • @wj3186
      @wj3186 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whose history, may I ask?

    • @alexdetrojan4534
      @alexdetrojan4534 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wj3186 human history.

  • @jaymysterio4197
    @jaymysterio4197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    Loving the timing and the tone of your last few videos brother. I see the message you’re trying to get across and I’m inspired, thank you

  • @twizzyflizzy6883
    @twizzyflizzy6883 3 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    this channel has helped me a lot from succumbing to existential crisis🔥

    • @sparkymedic
      @sparkymedic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Right there with you. What is happening around the world during this pandemic BS, all at once, is incredibly surreal, shocking, and even traumatic. This channel 100% helps me make sense of where I should be in the zeitgeist.

    • @twizzyflizzy6883
      @twizzyflizzy6883 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @CreekDweller yea yea,stockholm syndroming

  • @xxohfayfay7611
    @xxohfayfay7611 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I watch your videos and feel less alone in my disobedience 😉 You have articulated what I am feeling (like many others) so well. Thank you!

  • @TRUTHF0RCE
    @TRUTHF0RCE 3 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants - Thomas Jefferson
    Thank you Academy of Ideas for sharing these truths you talk about.

    • @aetiologist3973
      @aetiologist3973 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen

    • @MATTLEism
      @MATTLEism 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      At this point it seems like the tree of liberty is rotten from the inside. I feel as though we need to go back to the original roots and start growing a new tree of liberty that we can nurture like our forefathers and make sure it is healthier then the last.

    • @aetiologist3973
      @aetiologist3973 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MATTLEism Yeah. But Communism will come, we will die, evil will reign unchecked, and there's not a damned thing that will stop it until God returns. Biden will be President, free speech and right to bear arms will be destroyed, and we'll be sent to concentration camps. Out children will starve and our wives will cry, while we are unable to change anything.
      Death and destruction are not for far off nobodies - they are for us. America is no better than Russia or Germany or China - we are human beings, prone to malice and whoredom and unspeakable atrocities.
      We will die. And that will be that. We will not be remembered. We will do nothing significant- or if we do we will be dead anyway.
      This world is dead. Look for the one after it if you seek Liberty.

    • @bookbeing
      @bookbeing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If it is to be so Hopefully the blood of far more tyrants than patriots will spill,.

    • @bookbeing
      @bookbeing 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MATTLEism maybe so. How far to go back and to what? To the declaration of independence? Or the bill of rights? The ten commandments?

  • @alanthorpe3640
    @alanthorpe3640 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "Disobedience is the foundation of liberty". We need to hear it to understand it is true. For some time I have been promoting the idea that democracy is a complete sham and makes is slaves to any government. I did not know the solution, but now I do.

  • @TheDoctor1225
    @TheDoctor1225 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The difference between having convictions and having the courage of your convictions, i.e., the willingness to stand on those convictions and not change them, no matter the cost. Well presented, Academy. Well presented, indeed.

  • @zoonvantijs4560
    @zoonvantijs4560 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The important message I learned from this video, that it is all about civil disobedience. It starts with individuals dissidents who act as motivating examples for larger movements of civil disobedience. One example dissident I see at the moment is street pastor and political activist Artur Pawlowski who is clashing with the Canadian regime and is trown in jail 3 times in short period. He is not afraid and the regime feels that.

  • @oneofakind5668
    @oneofakind5668 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    All school students should be watching these vids in class o.0 Have loved every one i have watched and screen shot it all sharing with friends. Just brilliant..

  • @dadwisdom25
    @dadwisdom25 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This channel must be blowing up since the "pandemic"

  • @Dacademeca
    @Dacademeca 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    "Freedom Is Nothing But A Chance To Be Better"
    - Albert Camus

  • @DicelandEntertainment
    @DicelandEntertainment 3 ปีที่แล้ว +222

    Ahh fellow free thinkers. Let's TURN UP together

    • @grapeypear4558
      @grapeypear4558 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      But where?! But when?! Most importantly, how? 🤔. I keep thinking I need to be careful about how I go about this, or I’ll scare people in the opposite direction.... but I also know that’s just a clever way to justify keeping quiet

    • @zerogeoengineering5386
      @zerogeoengineering5386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@grapeypear4558 Nah, don't be "careful", be wise. Go with ones who know and build a force together. Leave the ones who refuse to know, it's a waste of energy trying to convince them or fighting with their ignorance. There are many, all around the world who are aware and rising up. Join them. Don't know where in the world you are, but here are a few: hugsovermasks.ca, reclaimyourlives.com, makeamericansfreeagain.com, standforhealthfreedom.com, worlddoctorsalliance.com. Happy to provide more if needed.

    • @Zerowolf760
      @Zerowolf760 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I'm starting a mask free rebellion!!!

    • @aetiologist3973
      @aetiologist3973 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Zerowolf760 I'm with you brother!

    • @DicelandEntertainment
      @DicelandEntertainment 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@grapeypear4558 I just subbed to your channel. This is how we start then find more ways to keep in touch!

  • @michaelkabilov6030
    @michaelkabilov6030 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I have to say I truly enjoy your content, and I would also like to thank you for teaching me so many things. I appreciate this channel

    • @FnVir
      @FnVir 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Donate

    • @solitaryconfinement1975
      @solitaryconfinement1975 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s good that you enjoy his content but I hope that you read the source material

    • @michaelkabilov6030
      @michaelkabilov6030 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh of course

  • @freighttrain7209
    @freighttrain7209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Everybody that watches these needs to share them. Put them absolutely everywhere. Thank you for these.

  • @satnamo
    @satnamo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I rebel.
    Therefore,
    I exist.
    Das purpose of existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere interbeing.
    He who has not cultivated his own light cannot illuminate others.
    Why do not we look for light when we are living in darkness ?
    Thank you for the light, AOI!

  • @LizzieLightning
    @LizzieLightning 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "The one thing more wicked than the desire to command, is the will to obey"
    William Kingdon Clifford

  • @henry6525
    @henry6525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This must be a philosophy of life itself. It applies to all aspects of existence including personal relationships. Brilliant!

  • @RickyCarilli
    @RickyCarilli 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow. I cant explain how grateful i am to find this channel through AfterSkool channel. This is the best video ive seen. Almost ever. So necessary. This has been my life for years! The only one ever speaking up against anything. Not caring what the consequences would be. This is my life purpose and i will see it through!

  • @underworlddreams9511
    @underworlddreams9511 3 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    This video could not have described 2020 more perfectly.

    • @Mike__G
      @Mike__G 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Unfortunately, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet. The tyrants are just getting started.

    • @sebastianschmidt6136
      @sebastianschmidt6136 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Wearing a mask means tyranny? Come on..

    • @mrqueem1703
      @mrqueem1703 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @I love politicians nice one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @Mike__G
      @Mike__G 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Tech_Ez Yep.

    • @sebastianschmidt6136
      @sebastianschmidt6136 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @I love politicians You're sad because you can go outside without maks? lol

  • @danruiz1708
    @danruiz1708 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this video is an act of civil disobedience... and I for one am thankful.

  • @parsasajedi2620
    @parsasajedi2620 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I would love to translate your works into Persian, so many Iranians need to hear these messages.

    • @avnishpanwar9502
      @avnishpanwar9502 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      All the best buddy,
      Everyone in the world needs these ideas, tyranny is everywhere albeit in different proportions.

    • @punkrockmetalqueen92
      @punkrockmetalqueen92 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      With you in spirit

  • @SamCPower
    @SamCPower 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for this amazing video! This video truly explains why my home country, Cuba, has struggled with a totalitarian regime for the last 60 years.

  • @montedegallo2948
    @montedegallo2948 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Thank you for your work. It is paramount!

  • @Pitchforkkk
    @Pitchforkkk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I’m showing this to everyone

    • @jojobabok9373
      @jojobabok9373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't, boi! Then how can we rule the F out of them?

    • @jamesjeanalexander4716
      @jamesjeanalexander4716 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes this needs to be scared as much as we can!

  • @cybair9341
    @cybair9341 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This comes at the right time.

  • @drrnwllmsn3438
    @drrnwllmsn3438 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The truth of reason and logic is like a breath of fresh air, like all the weight has been lifted away.

  • @jonn8720
    @jonn8720 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Amazing vid as always. These videos are true art, and definitely when the world needs them most.

  • @gailclough1665
    @gailclough1665 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is my favorite channel on TH-cam. It stops me from feeling isolated.

  • @Abhanah
    @Abhanah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I really liked this. Many quotes were very thought provoking and I found myself thinking more about their implications than passively absorbing whatever analysis is provided. This is definitely worth a couple watches.

  • @Simon-xl2il
    @Simon-xl2il 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I must thank you for making the most valuable videos I know. They give me courage to keep doing the right thing.

    • @JohnDWJ
      @JohnDWJ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed.

    • @Zarysazane12345
      @Zarysazane12345 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Here here

    • @wj3186
      @wj3186 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is the right thing in your case?

  • @emmewrites
    @emmewrites 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So immensely grateful for this channel. It’s interesting how this video has the least views of recent videos from this channel. In any case, I’m going to share as much of this videos as possible. Keep them coming please!

  • @59secondsin84
    @59secondsin84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Disobedience is the true foundation of Liberty. This should be made into a billboard

  • @ranmad415
    @ranmad415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Incredibly powerful, thought provoking and inspiring video. A must view for our times, and for all times. This is my absolute favorite Academy of Ideas video! Thank you for bringing this message forward!

  • @KingKae7
    @KingKae7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    It's about time. Have been waiting for your next upload.

  • @retronald
    @retronald 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All of Australia needs to watch this video.

  • @SvenBlumer
    @SvenBlumer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Blind obedience and blind disobedience are equally destructive depending on the degree of understanding and knowledge of the object, accounting for subject bias.

  • @Ryan-hi9dm
    @Ryan-hi9dm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm so glad I found this youtube channel.

    • @znjsanfashjbzahmgbajshfajb3963
      @znjsanfashjbzahmgbajshfajb3963 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      KEY OF ALL MAKING/MAKING OF REALITIES
      KEY OF ALL MAKING/MAKING OF REALITIES
      docs.google.com/document/d/1ZdeARohdTPfDDPOrIgL1by_DirokUCFrX-3hfwvO4Rw/edit?usp=sharing
      KEY OF ALL MAKING/MAKING OF REALITIES
      IOIOIOIOIOIOIOIOIOIOIO KEY TO OPEN UP MULTI-UNIVERSE AS WELL AS MORE.
      GREETINGS YEE OF WHO STILL THINKETH YEE ARE YOUR PHYSICAL BODY
      UNDERSTAND AND KNOW THAT YEE ARE MUCH MORE AS YEE ARE A CREATION FORCE
      WITHIN YEE AS ALL HAVE THE SAME BEGINNING FROM FORM TO FORMLESS LIMITLESS
      WE ARE ALL ONE

  • @susanberry6157
    @susanberry6157 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The conscious is indeed The Voice of The Lord God Almighty,sometimes it's a thought,feeling, voice, and sometimes its out loud and crystal clear, Thank You Lord 🙌🙌🙌
    Not only that but the word is clear to obey those in government, unless they go against God, then you override them and obey The Lord God.

  • @PracticalInspiration
    @PracticalInspiration 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    An interesting video that's thought provoking. Context in each case and example is a fundamental consideration to factor into any debate on the subject

  • @_ElijahEarl
    @_ElijahEarl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Academy of Ideas >> The News.
    Families should gather and watch these videos at dinnertime.

  • @Freeandeasyforlife
    @Freeandeasyforlife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Really appreciate all the work you do for these videos. Always pertinent to my life! Thanks

  • @TapthatZhopa
    @TapthatZhopa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This should have 200 million views.
    Amazingly eloquent and intelligent way to present information. Love your videos.

  • @presde34
    @presde34 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I thank you for helping me find the conscience to set myself free.

    • @wj3186
      @wj3186 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Free from what? I an trying to learn something myself but most here are using quotes of dead people and not expressing themselves comprehensively.

    • @presde34
      @presde34 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wj3186 sorry for the late reply I just saw this but here is my answer:
      Ever since the pandemic started, I started paying more attention to the politicians who have instituted lockdowns and realized that the people at the top do not have our best interest at heart. All they cared about was their power. It took me some time to deal with the fact that the system I trusted so much did not work the way it was supposed to. It was chaotic and sometimes I felt like I was losing mind but in this journey I realized that only one who has the right to rule me is myself. I realized no one can have power over you if you don't let them have it.
      And these videos played a huge part in my evolution.

  • @msayigh75
    @msayigh75 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this channel. You guys are great. Thank you for sharing such wonderful content and waking up the ones that may have been on the fence. Disobedience is needed now more than ever in my lifetime..

  • @cmebans35
    @cmebans35 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for an amazing presentation of important information.

  • @manzimfura
    @manzimfura 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's Powerful!
    Thank you academy of ideas!

  • @jamestommasin6542
    @jamestommasin6542 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow, one of the best videos I ever watched. If only people knew that their conscience is God.

  • @alextomlinson5802
    @alextomlinson5802 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely love this community
    It reaffirms that I am not the crazy one but it is everybody else
    So nice to know I'm not alons

  • @kujjitafari8509
    @kujjitafari8509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you!!! Your work is always profound and relevant ! 🙏🏽💕

  • @spacekowboy9993
    @spacekowboy9993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Academy of ideas is truly doing his part with these videos

  • @francogutierrez1793
    @francogutierrez1793 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I was wondering if you guys could make a video about Nietzsche's conception of freedom, and his conception of compassion which is really unorthodox and interesting.

  • @pavlos7736
    @pavlos7736 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have brought me hope and sanity in this time of madness

  • @HouseofGausss
    @HouseofGausss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was a much needed piece, especially during these trying times when the masses are being led astray.
    Thanks a ton, great video!!

  • @billprep1855
    @billprep1855 ปีที่แล้ว

    this channel is, by far, the best that I follow. thank you.

  • @LIVEFORMOTO
    @LIVEFORMOTO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I absolutely love this video! All your videos are excellent, but this one is so true to the times!! Thanks for all the great content. Truthfully, your videos inspired me to start reading books again, many of which are written by authors you quote frequently.

  • @stevenbolin7688
    @stevenbolin7688 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How appropriate this video is for our current situation

  • @zwiastunburzy7188
    @zwiastunburzy7188 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's far beyond time to put this into practice and remove the criminals in government. The time for dialogue is over, now we need action.

  • @dukered4560
    @dukered4560 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Truly a wonderful thought provoking video for the times we are in, thank you

  • @choncoocho1392
    @choncoocho1392 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is a beautiful video that touches on localism and the necessity of the erasure of statolatry.
    The fact that this guy quotes both dalrymple and rothbard tells me he is most likely ancap.
    Great to see liberty making it somewhat to the mainstream

  • @jahphooey1594
    @jahphooey1594 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Maybe my favorite channel. Thank you

  • @PauperPeccator
    @PauperPeccator 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Take a Stand and ACT

  • @werollins
    @werollins ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Stop being complicit in the crime of obedience" should become our new motto

  • @wesleytils8985
    @wesleytils8985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like the finish with ol’ Henry David. Naturalists thrive on true freedom. Often this brings them to the wilderness, where they experience an absence of societal pressure and suppression and dive into a truer sense of living. Edward Abbey once said “society is like a stew. If you don’t stir it up once in awhile then a layer of scum floats to the top.” For me, I live to be in the mountains, and after months of hiking alone I come back with a further understanding of freedom and the dilemma with our enslaving society. So my advice to add, “Go take a hike, for as many days possible. You’ll come back wiser, freer, happy, and a better rebel than ever before!” :)

  • @bradwolfe2993
    @bradwolfe2993 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for such truths to motivate us in the right and just causes of the day that are upon us all. Let us not forget history here , but embrace it as an inspiration that awakens us out of our daily passivity we have come to know taking our freedoms for granted , i say let the dissidents rise up an example to be followed , we being true patriots , Amen

  • @LoneHeckler
    @LoneHeckler 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I'd rather be a traitor to my government rather than a traitor to myself

    • @wj3186
      @wj3186 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Somehow I think the people in government have been saying the same thing. Perhaps its that very mindset that is the problem. Technically, we are the government. It is a manifestation of our drives and psyche.

  • @conner1715
    @conner1715 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    he explains such a scary idea so elegantly

  • @elijahmodeste5771
    @elijahmodeste5771 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Literally the best TH-cam page out there

  • @JoshuaNashcanada
    @JoshuaNashcanada 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done! This is a fantastic essay and presentation. It’s time to wake up!.

  • @Dacademeca
    @Dacademeca 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    "To Know What Life Is Worth, You Have To Risk It Once In A While."
    - Jean Paul Sartre

    • @ibelieveicansoar
      @ibelieveicansoar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Uh, Sartre was an outspoken commie / socialist / statist, so I’m not sure he was the best person to quote here. Ditto for Orwell.

    • @monk1808
      @monk1808 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ibelieveicansoar Orwell was in no way a statist (why would he write against authoritarian regimes if he was for them?) or communist. He was sort of a democratic socialist, but it is difficult to pin down his exact ideas.

  • @Truthloveliberty
    @Truthloveliberty 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish they would do more videos along this same topic and this particular subject matter I absolutely love this channel

  • @fareyemusic2564
    @fareyemusic2564 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    One thing that gives me hope: in a class of 25 kids at least 20 of them want a mutiny and to be free to go wild. At least 19 of them are too scared...until that one or two rebel. At that point, the others eagerly follow suit.

  • @Greenninjadjh
    @Greenninjadjh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So much yes in these ideas and value in the philosophies of the learned.

  • @djninnav
    @djninnav 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent ! What i'[ve been trying to explain for years, now i have a reference video, thank you !

  • @jorjabennett8419
    @jorjabennett8419 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent work putting this one together! One of most important Ive seen!

  • @logy650
    @logy650 3 ปีที่แล้ว +315

    So are we going to allow 1984 to become reality, or are we going to do something about it?

    • @letitsnow5494
      @letitsnow5494 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Now or never...

    • @vinix333
      @vinix333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What do you mean?

    • @tubbyrainbow111
      @tubbyrainbow111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@vinix333 have you been living under a rock? 😂

    • @SamMoreno970
      @SamMoreno970 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Agreed. I've been done wearing the mask except where its enforced by the Nazis (gym, school). What else can we do? I talk to my friends and many agree with how insane this is.

    • @tubbyrainbow111
      @tubbyrainbow111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@SamMoreno970 start doing what you feel like. What do you want to do?

  • @amber15993
    @amber15993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This channel is very high quality. Please keep the amazing work

  • @drvn8
    @drvn8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video. Civil disobedience is a good state of mind. One problem with its expression is that such movements are too easily infiltrated.

    • @paulcolin9071
      @paulcolin9071 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just do it by yourself if absolutely necessary. Ideally with a trustworthy other person at least but every tiny step helps

    • @drvn8
      @drvn8 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@paulcolin9071 good way to look at it, good way to proceed. Thanks.