Counterpower's 12 Directives

Non-political means of subverting the powerful and thwarting their illiberal plans.

Sep 30, 2024

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A dystopian scene where a small group of subversives operates in the shadows to undermine GovCorp, an authoritarian regime. The environment is dark and futuristic, with towering skyscrapers displaying GovCorp logos and digital propaganda. The group, dressed in rugged, tactical clothing, huddles in a hidden underground lair, surrounded by holographic screens displaying data and blueprints. In the background, oppressive drones patrol the sky while massive megacorporate buildings loom overhead. The atmosphere is tense but determined, symbolizing the struggle for counterpower and resistance.

Imagine you are a character—a subversive operating in a dystopian world to undermine GovCorp, an iron triangle of government authorities, corporate overlords, and shadowy NGOs.

GovCorp is bent on gaining totalitarian control, purportedly for the global good.

You gather a small but nimble group of fellow subversives to undermine GovCorp and discover your comparative advantage. You start with a set of directives representing an essential guide to counterpower.

But wait.

What if I told you that you are not a character and that GovCorp is real? Reading this publication, you probably realize that by now. But what if I told you it's time for you to heed the call to exercise counterpower?

The adjective "subversive" precedes the following twelve directives, as in "subversive __________." Here are the twelve in no particular order.

Choose your primary, secondary, and tertiary—and begin:

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