When the average American looks back to the time of the
revolutionary war, they tend to think of Battles and People
Lexington and Concord
Washington
Jefferson
Bunker Hill
The Boston Massacre
Benedict Arnold
I won’t belabor the point. But what is not often talked
about is the ideas of the time.
And the people that brought them to life.
A short 20 years earlier throwing off the chains of the
British Empire would have been impossible.
During the American Enlightenment, the thought leaders of the
time created an environment of discourse that allowed the Revolution to take
place. Thomas Paine didn’t just get up
with the sun, make some tea, and spontaneously write a pamphlet.
If you have never, as an Adult, read the Federalist Papers
for yourself, and you believe you are in the Liberty movement, you are at open
mike night at the local comedy club, not a Netflix special.
Madison and Hamilton layout and handle subjects we still
deal with to this day in regard to the proper aim, scope, and composition of government.
Thought Leadership made the United States a thing.
Told you that story to tell you this one.
It is happening again.
Right Now.
This series of tubes, this bundle of fiber optics, this constant
flinging of 1s and 0s around the planet is allowing it to happen at literally
the speed of light.
In my childhood there would be letters and stamps involved.
Now I click publish and my Estonian and Bangladeshi readers have it.
And most likely on a handheld device. And they can talk back.
So today is a tribute to those that have given me the
ability to see into the future.
It is their thoughts and theory’s that are shaping the world
to come. Some of them may not even live to see the new nation that they
form. But like Social Security
recipients planting walnut trees, we will all benefit from the shade they had
the forethought to plant.
These people are Prophets. And most give their knowledge for free
This list is not all inclusive. I read too much for that to be possible.
It is ALSO not in order of importance. This is a Michael Yon style mind dump.
John Micheal Greer aka the Arch Druid
His daily posting of his thoughts of where industrial society is headed for nearly 12 years have shaped how I believe we will live for decades to come.
It is a blog that builds on each prior post so you have to start at the beginning and move forward in time.
He also has several books that are in my library.
James Howard Kuntzler
While his blog is informative his nonfiction books are a must have. The Long Emergency is a Must read volume. That is if you want to see the future.
Karl Denninger
I have read the Market ticker since I cannot remember. Karl as far as I can tell has only been wrong about anything once. Ever. (The utility of precious metals and it'll be my next post)
Karl figured out the covid lockdown nonsense was useless when no else even know what covid was.
Should you get to the comments section, which is where Denninger mostly teaches class, watch yourself. The man don't suffer fools.
Joel Salatin
I'm into agriculture, so he is a no-brainer. But if you are a human that likes to eat, his book Folks this ain't normal is needed primer on the breakdown of industrial agriculture and what you need to do to not starve.
Concerned American
Judi Master of Memetic Warfare. While not a writer for the most point CA masterfully curates content both at WRSA and some back channels. I consider CA to be at the nexus of the liberty movement.
Eric Peters
His articles on cars are neat but he really shines in social commentary. Thing learned are the concept of Clovers (NPCs that drive) and rational retorts to the green energy scam.
Vox
Social commentary that focus on wargaming the enemy. Useful for understanding what Globohomo's next move might be.
Micheal Yon
This man has seen everything and fears nothing. When he speaks, you would be wise to listen.
Zman
On Point social commentary. I NEVER listen to podcasts, but I will listen to his.
Foundingquestions
This 99th percentile level thinking
Charles Hugh Smith
Well reason financial analysis. Cause fuck CNBC.
Barnhardt
If you are a catholic, she's for you. Not a catholic? Also for you
Identity Dixie
Multiple writers here, all at the top of the game
Robert Gore
Consistent insightful comment
Adam Piggott
28 traits of the Modern Man
News to Keep you out of the Camps
Here:
Ole Remus (Historical RIP)
Robert Greene
33 Laws of War, 48 laws of power. Art of seduction
I initially did not add The Burning Platform even though I am a longtime reader simply because it is a aggregator / content hybrid
Malcolm Gladwell
The Tipping Point and David and Goliath
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Everybook but especially Antifragile
https://synlogos.org.https://synlogos.org.
https://www.libertystorch.info
https://www.corbettreport.com
https://bayourenaissanceman.blogspot.com
Mind Dump complete
Tell me who I missed in the comments