Here’s something fun for today. Feel free to take the test and share!
UNDERTHROW
(ˌʌndərˈθroʊ; for n. ˈʌndərˌθroʊ)
VERB1. to subvert systems of unjust power and authority through peaceful, innovative means.
NOUN
2. a publication dedicated to anti-authoritarian thought and action.
The Test
This is a test of our anti-authoritarian broadcast system. This is only a test.
Healthy societies run primarily on:
Persuasion
Compulsion
The most significant human uplift comes from:
Market Entrepreneurship
Technocratic Expertise
Which is closest to your estimation of the FBI, DHS, and CIA?
Unaccountable, partisan predators
Dedicated, neutral protectors
The United States today is more like a(n):
Empire
Republic
Social contracts should be:
Real
Hypothetical
Thomas Jefferson or Alexander Hamilton?
Jefferson
Hamilton
Improvements in human well-being are more likely to come from:
Innovation
Legislation
Most of society should be arranged according to:
Lateral cooperation
Hierarchical subordination
Bitcoin or Dollar?
Satoshi Nakamoto
Jay Powell
Positive societal change is more likely to come from:
Creativity and entrepreneurship.
Activism and politics.
Answers + Introductions
In each case, the answer is “a.”
Okay fine. The test is designed to determine only whether and to what extent you’ll enjoy being a subscriber. If you answered “a” for at least 8 out of 10 questions, this publication is definitely for you. On the other hand, if you like having your perspective challenged by strong writers with exciting ideas, you might want to stick around.
You see, the choice was never between left and right. It’s always been between liberalism and authoritarianism. (Note: “Liberal” derives from libertas, as in Libertas perfundet omnia luce, or, Freedom will flood all things with light.)
Now, by way of introduction:
Max Borders is a writer, editor, and philosopher dedicated to solving social problems through innovation (not politics). He’s the author of The Social Singularity and Underthrow—the book.
As the editor and publisher, I am dedicated to pulling in a diverse mix of voices and approaches, united by their commitment to underthrow.
Two comments from your list.
1. Regarding Q#4 ("The United States today IS more like a(n): a. Empire B. Republic"):
Thankfully, the United States ARE a Republic, even as the United States IS being run like an Empire. We need to quit buying into the false agenda of the "IS" crowd and get back to the "ARE" crowd. We must expose the false rule of paper tyrants to the bright light of day, to get back what is rightfully ours.
2. Q#9 ("Bitcoin or Dollar" [pointing to the dollar of Jay Powell]): What about the dollar of the Constitution--gold or silver coin? I'll take the precious metal dollar, over Bitcoin.