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  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
January 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM

🌍 Still time: Crypto Cities Summit 2025

🌍 Still time: Crypto Cities Summit 2025 Join us at Crypto Cities Summit 2025 – a premier event for innovators shaping governance, finance, and money in special jurisdictions! Innovate. Inspire. Transform. …
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
January 15, 2025 at 8:16 PM

How to Build Resilient Communities

How to Build Resilient Communities We must remember how to help. The Rebirth of Fraternal Individualism By Max Borders The place where compassion meets self-reliance is sacred. From Los Angeles to Western North Carolina, we need to replace depen…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
January 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM

2025: The Year of Agency

2025: The Year of Agency This year, let's turn inward first, then outward again, with a stronger locus of control. 2025: The Year of Agency By Max Borders This year, let's turn inward first, then outward again, with a stronger locus of control. …
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
January 1, 2025 at 8:19 PM

Mission to Mars

Mission to Mars Reflecting on the pursuit of happiness and the mission behind our missions. Mission to Mars By Max Borders Reflecting on the pursuit of happiness and the mission behind our missions. …
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
December 23, 2024 at 11:15 PM

Holiday Cheer and Warmest Wishes

Holiday Cheer and Warmest Wishes Wishing you a lovely Holiday season and a liberty-packed New Year! As we celebrate this special time of year, all of us at The Advocates for Self-Government want to wish you a Merry Christmas, a joyous holiday season, and …
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
December 18, 2024 at 8:16 PM

15 Healthcare Reforms to Live (Not Kill) For

15 Healthcare Reforms to Live (Not Kill) For If the US healthcare system were a patient, it would be sick, overweight, and due for major surgery. 15 Healthcare Reforms to Live (Not Kill) For By Max Borders If the US healthcare system were a pati…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
December 11, 2024 at 10:47 PM

The Problem of the Power Class

The Problem of the Power Class From Cooperation to Compulsion: Understanding Class Power Class Dismissed By Max Borders Class analysis is back. Well, it never left, really. It just got overshadowed. But far more than race or sex, class dynamics …
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
December 4, 2024 at 8:02 PM

Oasis: Free Cities on the US-Mexico Border

Oasis: Free Cities on the US-Mexico Border Private Cities on the Border: A Real Social Contract for Migrants? Oasis: Free Cities on the US-Mexico Border By Max Borders Escape chaos, find opportunity: Could private cities on the border offer a re…
  Michael Sertic · mike@theadvocates.org
November 29, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Let's Get The Conversation Flowing! 📚

Let's Get The Conversation Flowing! 📚 30% Off Iconic Libertarian Books It’s the perfect time to expand your library and fuel your passion for liberty! For a limited time, all books on our website are 30% off. From the foundations of self-gove…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
November 21, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Disarming the Deep State with AI

Disarming the Deep State with AI Balaji Srinivasan lays out a AI-based plan to defang the deep state. Our rulers have operated far too long in secrecy. AI sunlight is a 21st-centurty Disarming the Deep State: AI's Role in Government Transparency …
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
November 13, 2024 at 8:06 PM

Status: Essential or Destructive?

Status: Essential or Destructive? Is status a destructive holdover from evolution or is it necessary and good? The Status of Status By Max Borders Is status a destructive holdover from evolution or is it necessary and good? …
  Mike Sertic · editor@theadvocates.org
October 31, 2024 at 11:14 PM

The Advocates Wish You a Joyful Halloween 🎃

The Advocates Wish You a Joyful Halloween 🎃 Halloween: A case study in self-governance Happy Halloween! As you prepare for a night of costumes, candy, and neighborhood strolls, let’s take a moment to think about trick-or-treating in a different l…
  Michael Sertic · mike@theadvocates.org
October 18, 2024 at 10:00 PM

The Advocates Are On The Move

The Advocates Are On The Move Join us at Liberty International's World Conference in Dallas, Texas! Join Us for an Unforgettable Experience at Liberty International’s World Conference in Dallas, November 15-18!   Get ready for three days packed w…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
September 25, 2024 at 8:14 PM

The A Word (Gasp) - Anarchy

The A Word (Gasp) - Anarchy Most people think of mustachioed men with Molotov cocktails or, worse, a civilization that has fallen into chaos. We're talking about markets in The A Word (Gasp) - Anarchy By Max Borders Most people t…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
September 18, 2024 at 7:51 PM

Makers and Takers

Makers and Takers There are economic means and political means. One is generative and the other is destructive. Makers and Takers By Max Borders There are economic means and political means. One is generative and the other is des…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
September 11, 2024 at 10:29 PM

When freedom is on life support, innovators turn the tide

When freedom is on life support, innovators turn the tide It's time for courage in the face of power. Pavel Durov's arrest is our call to subversive innovation, free communication, and underthrow. Blinking Lights: Heroes of Underthrow By Max Bord…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
September 4, 2024 at 9:14 PM

"Anything Peaceful": The Elevator Pitch for True Liberalism

"Anything Peaceful": The Elevator Pitch for True Liberalism Reflections on human freedom's elevator pitch. Anything Peaceful By Max Borders Reflections on human freedom's elevator pitch. …
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
August 28, 2024 at 8:08 PM

What's So Great About Polycentricity?

What's So Great About Polycentricity? Breaking up power means making society more antifragile and governance more tailored. What's So Great About Polycentricity? By Max Borders Breaking up power means making society more antifrag…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
August 21, 2024 at 9:06 PM

When Governments Compete, You Win

When Governments Compete, You Win The ideas we are about to explore lie on a spectrum between ideology and evolution. When Governments Compete, You Win By Max Borders First, we need to return to the fact of pluralism. Then we nee…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
August 14, 2024 at 7:06 PM

The Absurdity of the Presidency

The Absurdity of the Presidency Zoom out from the absurd people vying to rule us The Absurdity of the Presidency By Max Borders Zoom out from the absurd people vying to rule us and realize that a system of simple people vying to …
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
August 7, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Can imaginative play advance self-government?

Can imaginative play advance self-government? We’re developing a game. We’re Creating an Infinite Game By Max Borders At The Advocates, our hypothesis is that people can improve themse…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
July 31, 2024 at 7:14 PM

The Debt Dilemma: Is Collapse Inevitable?

The Debt Dilemma: Is Collapse Inevitable? $31,462,154,854,903 - I don't know about you, but I don't have that kind of money. As Debt Turns Into Darkness By Max Borders Editor's Note: Th…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
July 24, 2024 at 9:16 PM

The Hidden Rot in Politics

The Hidden Rot in Politics Is humanity too corruptable for democracy? What about for self-government? And how do memes mirror the stale arguments in politics? A Hackneyed Meme for a Hackneyed Idea By Christopher Cook …
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
July 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Against All Odds: Trump’s Symbolic Victory Explored

Against All Odds: Trump’s Symbolic Victory Explored Discover why Trump remains a symbol of strength despite immense challenges and threats. A must-read on resilience and political drama. Single Bullet Theory By Max Borders …
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
July 10, 2024 at 7:14 PM

Incentives of the Future

Incentives of the Future Incentives matter, and emerging technologies will empower us to craft society-wide incentive structures without resorting to violence. Programmable Incentives By Max Borders Every person on earth lives in…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
July 3, 2024 at 6:58 PM

Debunking the Blame Game: Capitalism vs. Materialism

Debunking the Blame Game: Capitalism vs. Materialism Our society today is too atomized, materialistic, and shallow. Modernity is a mess. What caused modernity? The Enlightenment. Capitalism Is Not Responsible for Materialism By Christopher Cook …
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
June 26, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Unlocking Economic Potential: Reducing Costs You Never Knew Existed.

Unlocking Economic Potential: Reducing Costs You Never Knew Existed. Principles of Market Fundamentalism: No. 9: Transaction Costs. Over time, entrepreneurial innovation is likely to reduce the costs of transacting an Principles of Market Fundame…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
June 19, 2024 at 7:59 PM

Reality by Agreement

Reality by Agreement So much of the world works because someone made something up, and we agree it’s real. Reality by Agreement By Max Borders The social singularity's advance will accelerate when we start to better understand th…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
June 12, 2024 at 9:59 PM

Principles of Market Fundamentalism, No. 8: Emergence

Principles of Market Fundamentalism, No. 8: Emergence The Principle of Ecosystems meets its twin. Principle Eight: The extended socioeconomic order is a product of human action, not human design. Principles of Market Fundamentalism, No. 8: Emerge…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
June 5, 2024 at 10:03 PM

The Protection Racket

The Protection Racket From proto-states, to states, to empires... poor game theory and path dependence created our sorry condition. The Protection Racket By Max Borders From proto-states, to states, to empires... poor game theory…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · mike@theadvocates.org
May 30, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Insights from Trump's Libertarian Visit

Insights from Trump's Libertarian Visit Discover key takeaways from a significant libertarian event. The Libertarian Party and The Advocates for Self-Government have some things in common despite their very different missions. For many thousands of Americans, these two entities have been…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
May 29, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Smaller. Freer. More Decentralized.

Smaller. Freer. More Decentralized. We can overcome failures of imagination with living examples of small, free, and decentralized. Smaller. Freer. More Decentralized. By Max Borders We can overcome failures of imagination with l…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
May 22, 2024 at 7:23 PM

Principles of Market Fundamentalism, No. 7: Ecosystem

Principles of Market Fundamentalism, No. 7: Ecosystem The economy is not like a deterministic machine, but rather a living ecosystem. Principles of Market Fundamentalism, No. 7: Ecosystem By Max Borders The economy is not like a …
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
May 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM

The Digital Dollar is Our Death Knell

The Digital Dollar is Our Death Knell Imagine having to hand over power that would allow authorities to track and review all your transactions. Such includes what were once anonymous The Digital Dollar is Our Death Knell By Max Borders …
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
May 8, 2024 at 7:06 PM

Principles of Market Fundamentalism, No. 6: Inequality

Principles of Market Fundamentalism, No. 6: Inequality The Inequality Principle is simple: Inequality, under normal conditions, is a feature of the economy, not a bug. If inequality results from political Principles of Market Fundamentalism, No. …
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
May 4, 2024 at 5:03 PM

CiVL May Newsletter

CiVL May Newsletter We're so grateful to you and the leadership at The Advocates for incubating our streaming platform. CiVL is adding hundreds of new titles and podcasts Thank you, Advocates Readers We're so grateful to you and …
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
May 1, 2024 at 7:09 PM

The Intellectuals and Redistribution

The Intellectuals and Redistribution As armed functionaries stand over you demanding tax to redistribute, remember that some of those funds will be redistributed to tenured radicals paid The Intellectuals and Redistribution By Max Borders …
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
April 24, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Principles of Market Fundamentalism, No. 5: Entrepreneurism

Principles of Market Fundamentalism, No. 5: Entrepreneurism There are three basic types of entrepreneurs: innovators, arbitrageurs, and organizers. And, of course, truly great entrepreneurs express all three of Principles of Market Fundamentalism…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
April 23, 2024 at 12:04 AM

📚 Don't Miss Out on our World Book Day Sale! 📚

📚 Don't Miss Out on our World Book Day Sale! 📚 Special offer inside Dear John, Happy World Book Day! To celebrate the joy of reading and the power of ideas, we're thrilled to announce a special sale—all books in our store are 25% off until midnight…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
April 17, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Should You Vote?

Should You Vote? Not voting, and opting out of participation in the system in general, is not merely a protest or an abdication of responsibility. It is a different ap Should You Vote? By Christopher Cook Fixing what is or buildi…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
April 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Principles of Market Fundamentalism, No. 4: Money

Principles of Market Fundamentalism, No. 4: Money The principle is that money has specific properties that make it useful as a medium of exchange, a unit of account, and a store of value. Principles of Market Fundamentalism, No. 4: Money By Max B…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
April 5, 2024 at 1:40 AM

World's Smallest Political Quiz in NYT article

World's Smallest Political Quiz in NYT article The Advocates has collaborated with The New York Times to promote the ideas behind the World's Smallest Political Quiz! I have incredible news. Remember our mission...We want to persuade people to understand, embrace, and advocate self-gover…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
April 3, 2024 at 7:32 PM

The Roots of a Renaissance

The Roots of a Renaissance True liberalism is the doctrine that animates the American project. It is the only hope for any pluralistic society to thrive The Roots of a Renaissance By Max Borders We can share the Ten Commandments …
  The Advocates · justin@theadvocates.org
March 29, 2024 at 7:00 PM

CiVL streaming platform

CiVL streaming platform ASG.stream has a new name. We're pleased to share an important update about our streaming platform. ASG.stream is now officially available on CiVL.com, thanks to a significant partnership with The Foundation for Harmony and Prosperity. …
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
March 27, 2024 at 7:39 PM

Principles of Market Fundamentalism, No. 3: Rules

Principles of Market Fundamentalism, No. 3: Rules Economies operate according to institutional rules, and some rules are better than others. Principles of Market Fundamentalism, No. 3: Rules By Max Borders …
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
March 20, 2024 at 8:09 PM

The Best Defense

The Best Defense We’ve argued that if you want someone to act, there are only two ways: persuasion and compulsion. At some level, then, persuasion is the language of m The Best Defense By Max Borders The more we practice self-pos…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
March 13, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Principles of Market Fundamentalism, No. 2: Exchange

Principles of Market Fundamentalism, No. 2: Exchange In the absence of force, fraud, or bad information, exchange occurs lawlike when two parties believe they will be better off than if they do nothing. Principles of Market Fundamentalism, No. 2:…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
March 13, 2024 at 1:00 AM

We’re Listening: Tell Us What You Love (And Don’t)

We’re Listening: Tell Us What You Love (And Don’t)  Take our quick survey and receive tailor-made content just for you.  We’re reaching out to better understand your preferences, aiming to deliver content that resonates with your interests and aspirations. Your feedback will play a pivot…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
March 7, 2024 at 8:00 PM

What Do You Think About Gun Control?

What Do You Think About Gun Control? Take our newest survey and discover where you really stand on the issue. What Do You Think About Gun Control? Take our newest survey and discover where you reall…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · editor@theadvocates.org
March 6, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Paradigm Wars

Paradigm Wars Science is undergoing a wrenching evolutionary change. In fact, most of what we consider to be carried out in the name of science is dubious at best Paradigm Wars By Max Borders How human networks bring down science…