Max Borders - The Grey Robes - INITIATION INTO A GLOBAL DIGITAL PRIESTHOOD
Jan 27, 2024
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Max Borders, author of The Social Singularity and The Decentralist, discusses topics such as the Gray Robes, political symbolism, decentralization, emotional regulation, persuasion, opting out as resistance, the practice of virtues, mutualism, questioning accreditation, and embracing digital tools while valuing face-to-face interactions.
The gray robes represent a rejection of partisan duality, advocating for a balanced, nuanced perspective and going beyond black and white thinking.
Mystery is a crucial aspect of the gray robe philosophy, embracing the unknown, imagination, and faith to deepen understanding and embark on a journey of self-discovery.
The mission of the gray robes is to challenge centralized power structures, promote consent-based governance, and create a society based on trust, interdependency, and mutual aid.
The gray robes emphasize the active practice of morality and virtue, embodying nonviolence, truthfulness, and non-stealing to foster personal and collective well-being.
Deep dives
The Concept of the Gray Robes
The gray robes symbolize a tribe that is neither red nor blue, representing a rejection of partisan duality. It emphasizes the need for a balanced and nuanced perspective, going beyond the black and white mentality. The gray tribe emerged as a response to the growing power dynamics and centralization tendencies in society. It advocates for decentralization, innovation, and the alignment of head, heart, and gut. The goal is to create a consent-based order that allows individuals to opt into governance arrangements and fosters self-organizing communities based on trust and mutual support.
The Importance of Mystery
Mystery plays a crucial role in the gray robe philosophy. It signifies the recognition of the unknown and the willingness to embrace unanswered questions. The gray robes acknowledge the limitations of purely rational thinking and celebrate the realms of imagination and faith. They value the wisdom of peak experiences, the ineffable, and the noetic, and recognize the need for a balance between rationality and the intuitive. By delving into the mysteries of life, the gray robes seek to deepen their understanding of the world and engage in a journey of self-discovery.
The Mission: Opt-In Governance and Exit
The mission of the gray robes is to advocate for a consent-based order and opt-in governance. They aim to challenge centralized power structures and promote a system where individuals have the freedom to choose their governing arrangements. The gray robes emphasize the importance of individual and collective sovereignty and reject authoritarianism. They encourage the practice of Satyagraha, the active pursuit of nonviolence, along with Satya, living in truth, and Asteya, non-stealing. The goal is to create a society based on interdependency, trust, and mutual aid.
The Practice of Morality and Virtue
The gray robes emphasize the active practice of morality and virtue. They reject vicious nihilism and embrace a set of principles that lead to personal and collective well-being. The virtues of nonviolence (Ahimsa), truthfulness (Satya), and non-stealing (Asteya) are central to their moral framework. The gray robes believe in the embodiment of these virtues, and the importance of integrity, compassion, and trustworthiness in all interactions. By actively practicing these virtues, both individually and collectively, the gray robes strive to create a society grounded in ethics and virtuous conduct.
Moving Towards Personal Development
The gray robes advocate for personal development as a means to go beyond spiritual stasis. They believe in continuous growth and the unlocking of one's potential. However, they caution against a self-centered and individualistic approach to personal development. Instead, they emphasize personal development as a tool for serving others and contributing to the well-being of the community. The gray robes encourage the pursuit of personal growth as a way to cultivate harmony, happiness, and prosperity, both for oneself and for others.
Development beyond intellect and power
The podcast episode explores the concept of development beyond mere intellectualism or the pursuit of power. It introduces the ideas of the pillar saint, who is moralistic, intellectual, but disconnected from the practical world, and the boy Pharaoh, who is all about power and strategy but lacks spiritual and intellectual growth. The episode highlights the importance of embodying intellectual and moral development, striving for a more balanced and well-rounded approach. It encourages individuals to move away from abstraction and superficiality, and instead focus on personal growth, making a positive impact, and seeking a more harmonious and prosperous existence.
From isolation and anxiety to community and self-sovereignty
The podcast delves into the meaning crisis of our modern world, characterized by isolation, anxiety, and disconnection. It emphasizes the need for community and self-sovereignty as a remedy to this crisis. The discussion touches on the digital realm as a semi-lacrime, where individuals can confuse the map with the territory. While acknowledging the value of digital connections, the episode stresses the necessity of in-person interactions, rituals, and shared experiences. It suggests that establishing communities grounded in shared values, enhanced by proper protocols, and strong doctrinal integrity can foster meaning, resilience, and combat the growing power of authoritarian and corporate forces.
Max and Andrew Sweeny discuss Max's ambitious course and initiation into Mystery, Mission, Morality, Means and Meaning for those Heterodox thinkers wanting to go beyond red and blue, black and white. Max Borders is the author of The Social Singularity (2018) and The Decentralist (2021). His latest book is called Underthrow (2023). Currently, he is working on two major projects: a cosmopolitan constitution designed to open the era of open-source law, and a global fraternal society dedicated to the mission, morality, and meaning of the “Grey Tribe. Borders is founder and Executive Director of Social Evolution, an organization dedicated to liberating humanity and solving social problems through innovation. He is also co-founder of the event experience Future Frontiers, which succumbed to COVID in 2020 after eight years.Parallax Academy: https://www.parallax-media.com/2024-courses-and-eventsMembership and Donation: Note: For information about the course please write me at: andrewpgsweeny@gmail.com
