Audible Anarchism Anarchy Works, Chapter 02, Decisions
Apr 12, 2025
Dive into the fascinating world of anarchist decision-making! Discover how non-hierarchical and egalitarian processes enhance community governance. Learn from historical examples like the Korean Anarchist Communist Federation and the Spanish Civil War, where grassroots methods fostered mutual aid. Explore the effectiveness of decentralized accountability in stateless societies and the innovative conflict resolution found in kibbutzim and Nubian culture. This rich tapestry of ideas emphasizes the power of collective organization and community empowerment.
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Power of Consensus Decision-Making
- Human societies can make decisions effectively without rulers using consensus and egalitarian methods.
- Practices like friendship and cooperation show we intuitively understand consensus decision-making.
Korean Autonomous Zone Example
- Korean anarchists created an autonomous zone using assemblies and decentralized councils for agriculture, education, and defense.
- Despite eventual suppression, they demonstrated effective collective self-governance and resistance.
Spanish Civil War Collectives
- During the Spanish Civil War, peasants formed thousands of collectives organizing by communism, collectivism, and mutualism.
- Villages used assemblies to experiment with abolishing money, local currencies, and communal resource sharing.