Tyranny in today's world is not merely government control, but also the influence of privatized entities like corporations, the media shaping worldviews, and institutions dictating norms and taboos. These non-governmental powers often surpass the government in control due to the absence of similar checks and balances. Noam Chomsky suggests that advocating for the abolition of the state without a feasible alternative only leads to an idealistic dialogue detached from practical improvements. Rather, the focus should be on establishing a network of communities capable of cooperation post-state abolition to truly address modern tyranny.

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