How Civil Disobedience Safeguards Freedom and Prevents Tyranny 

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(paraphrased) "A man who disobeys the will of his conscience, and obeys the will of tyrants, becomes a traitor to himself."

"Waste No More Time Arguing About What A Good Man Should Be, Be One." - Marcus Aurelius

"When injustice becomes law, rebellion becomes duty"..

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The individual needs to think critically. There are times when rebellion can also be playing into the hands of the powerful.

“Tyrants fall when the people withdraw their support.” -Etienne de La Boetie (1552) “The Politics of Obedience: Discourse on Voluntary Servitude”

"There will never be a really free and enlightened State until the State comes to recognize the individual as a higher and independent power, from which all its own power and authority are derived, and treats him accordingly.” - Henry David Thoreau Even more relevant today than it was 168 years ago....

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the whole world should watch this video today

"You assist an evil system most effectively by obeying its orders and decrees. An evil system never deserves such allegiance. Allegiance to it means partaking of the evil. A good person will resist an evil system with his or her whole soul." - M.K. Gandhi

Always ask questions and most importantly, fight back when necessary.

Honestly the title speaks for itself for anyone who can read between the lines.

Wow incredibly timely ! I guess I’m a dissident atm , it terrifies me how people aren’t researching or embracing alternative narratives in my town .

The message of this video has never, in all our history, been more relevant than it is today...

Let me put my spin on it: The monsters in the world aren’t all that dangerous. The real danger comes from the people who obey the monsters.

I am not joking when I say this is the most important video I watch on RU-vid in the last five years. It was so well put together and so relevant to our times.

We need a million people to watch this...

This video could not have described 2020 more perfectly.

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" The more corrupt the state the more numerous the laws." ~ Tacitus. "The strong do what they have to and the weak accept what they have to accept." ~ Thucydides. " The majority can get whatever they want, the problem is they have no idea what's going on and don't want to know." ~ H.L Mencken . "Only the educated are free." ~ Epictetus. " Man conquers the world by conquering himself." ~ Zeno. " They that have conquered fear and doubt have conquered failure." ~ James Allen . " Life is not worth living if we indulge our fears." ~ Seneca . " Through discipline comes freedom." ~ Aristotle. " Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it." ~ Pericles. " All the good are friends of one another." ~ Zeno.

Loving the timing and the tone of your last few videos brother. I see the message you’re trying to get across and I’m inspired, thank you

"The welfare of the people will always be the alibi of tyrants, and it has the added benefit of giving the servants of tyranny a good conscience " Albert Camus

"Disobedience is the foundation of liberty". We need to hear it to understand it is true. For some time I have been promoting the idea that democracy is a complete sham and makes is slaves to any government. I did not know the solution, but now I do.

I will translate that into Polish and Share it with my Facebook friends. I'm sooo full of this shit goin' on in the world that I'm looking on different ways to wake up people... . Although it's hard. I am so grateful that I found this channel. Thank you for the content - I am sure I will stay here for longer. Dziękuję

"The one thing more wicked than the desire to command, is the will to obey" William Kingdon Clifford

Ahh fellow free thinkers. Let's TURN UP together

I watch your videos and feel less alone in my disobedience 😉 You have articulated what I am feeling (like many others) so well. Thank you!

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The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants - Thomas Jefferson Thank you Academy of Ideas for sharing these truths you talk about.

Everybody that watches these needs to share them. Put them absolutely everywhere. Thank you for these.

All school students should be watching these vids in class o.0 Have loved every one i have watched and screen shot it all sharing with friends. Just brilliant..

The difference between having convictions and having the courage of your convictions, i.e., the willingness to stand on those convictions and not change them, no matter the cost. Well presented, Academy. Well presented, indeed.

Academy of Ideas >> The News. Families should gather and watch these videos at dinnertime.

I rebel. Therefore, I exist. Das purpose of existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere interbeing. He who has not cultivated his own light cannot illuminate others. Why do not we look for light when we are living in darkness ? Thank you for the light, AOI!

I have to say I truly enjoy your content, and I would also like to thank you for teaching me so many things. I appreciate this channel

Blind obedience and blind disobedience are equally destructive depending on the degree of understanding and knowledge of the object, accounting for subject bias.

It's far beyond time to put this into practice and remove the criminals in government. The time for dialogue is over, now we need action.

I would love to translate your works into Persian, so many Iranians need to hear these messages.

I’m showing this to everyone

All of Australia needs to watch this video.

I'd rather be a traitor to my government rather than a traitor to myself

The important message I learned from this video, that it is all about civil disobedience. It starts with individuals dissidents who act as motivating examples for larger movements of civil disobedience. One example dissident I see at the moment is street pastor and political activist Artur Pawlowski who is clashing with the Canadian regime and is trown in jail 3 times in short period. He is not afraid and the regime feels that.

Wow. I cant explain how grateful i am to find this channel through AfterSkool channel. This is the best video ive seen. Almost ever. So necessary. This has been my life for years! The only one ever speaking up against anything. Not caring what the consequences would be. This is my life purpose and i will see it through!

he explains such a scary idea so elegantly

The conscious is indeed The Voice of The Lord God Almighty,sometimes it's a thought,feeling, voice, and sometimes its out loud and crystal clear, Thank You Lord 🙌🙌🙌 Not only that but the word is clear to obey those in government, unless they go against God, then you override them and obey The Lord God.

This is definitely inspiring. I have graduated from law school, and everything I'm seeing arround is giving me ideas to write a book. Your videos were the final push I needed to begin, and for that, I thank you for the inspiration.

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This must be a philosophy of life itself. It applies to all aspects of existence including personal relationships. Brilliant!

I was wondering if you guys could make a video about Nietzsche's conception of freedom, and his conception of compassion which is really unorthodox and interesting.

This comes at the right time.

Wow, one of the best videos I ever watched. If only people knew that their conscience is God.

this video is an act of civil disobedience... and I for one am thankful.

"Freedom Is Nothing But A Chance To Be Better" - Albert Camus

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Thanks for this amazing video! This video truly explains why my home country, Cuba, has struggled with a totalitarian regime for the last 60 years.

The truth of reason and logic is like a breath of fresh air, like all the weight has been lifted away.

Thank you for your work. It is paramount!

"Stop being complicit in the crime of obedience" should become our new motto

I really liked this. Many quotes were very thought provoking and I found myself thinking more about their implications than passively absorbing whatever analysis is provided. This is definitely worth a couple watches.

I like the finish with ol’ Henry David. Naturalists thrive on true freedom. Often this brings them to the wilderness, where they experience an absence of societal pressure and suppression and dive into a truer sense of living. Edward Abbey once said “society is like a stew. If you don’t stir it up once in awhile then a layer of scum floats to the top.” For me, I live to be in the mountains, and after months of hiking alone I come back with a further understanding of freedom and the dilemma with our enslaving society. So my advice to add, “Go take a hike, for as many days possible. You’ll come back wiser, freer, happy, and a better rebel than ever before!” :)

Great video. Civil disobedience is a good state of mind. One problem with its expression is that such movements are too easily infiltrated.

Amazing vid as always. These videos are true art, and definitely when the world needs them most.

One thing that gives me hope: in a class of 25 kids at least 20 of them want a mutiny and to be free to go wild. At least 19 of them are too scared...until that one or two rebel. At that point, the others eagerly follow suit.

I must thank you for making the most valuable videos I know. They give me courage to keep doing the right thing.

"To Know What Life Is Worth, You Have To Risk It Once In A While." - Jean Paul Sartre

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So immensely grateful for this channel. It’s interesting how this video has the least views of recent videos from this channel. In any case, I’m going to share as much of this videos as possible. Keep them coming please!

Really appreciate all the work you do for these videos. Always pertinent to my life! Thanks

I thank you for helping me find the conscience to set myself free.

Incredibly powerful, thought provoking and inspiring video. A must view for our times, and for all times. This is my absolute favorite Academy of Ideas video! Thank you for bringing this message forward!

THIS is EXACTLY what we NEED to do! RISE UP!

An interesting video that's thought provoking. Context in each case and example is a fundamental consideration to factor into any debate on the subject

This should have 200 million views. Amazingly eloquent and intelligent way to present information. Love your videos.

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The section on being guided by one's conscience (11:00-11:35) has really rang true for me this past year, like never before. A little over a year ago I was forced to retire early because of the mandate. My hesitation prior to then was based on safety concerns. However, when the mandate came down in October 2021, I was outraged at being compelled to put something into my body, against my will, or lose my job. So I retired, 4-5 years earlier than planned. Perhaps the most tangible consequence of my decision was how isolated I immediately became at work, during the time between making the decision and then departing a little over a month later. Since all of my co-workers had already complied with this requirement, on a voluntary basis no less, the whole issue of my being forced to do this, against my will, never really registered with them. Although it was never said out loud, I suspect the main reaction on their part was: "we took it, so we don't see what the problem is." So, there was no outrage on their part that I was being forced to do this. None. These are all intelligent and compassionate individuals, but my unwillingness to comply created a chasm between us that remains to this day. Civil disobedience at the individual level can be a very lonely road to walk. However, if this is the path that is directed by one's conscience, loneliness far better thing to have to deal with than guilt and self-loathing for having given into pressure. James 1:2-4.

This is a beautiful video that touches on localism and the necessity of the erasure of statolatry. The fact that this guy quotes both dalrymple and rothbard tells me he is most likely ancap. Great to see liberty making it somewhat to the mainstream

Love your neighbor and be ready

Thank you!!! Your work is always profound and relevant ! 🙏🏽💕

I love this channel. You guys are great. Thank you for sharing such wonderful content and waking up the ones that may have been on the fence. Disobedience is needed now more than ever in my lifetime..

This was a much needed piece, especially during these trying times when the masses are being led astray. Thanks a ton, great video!!

I absolutely love this community It reaffirms that I am not the crazy one but it is everybody else So nice to know I'm not alons

So are we going to allow 1984 to become reality, or are we going to do something about it?

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I absolutely love this video! All your videos are excellent, but this one is so true to the times!! Thanks for all the great content. Truthfully, your videos inspired me to start reading books again, many of which are written by authors you quote frequently.

Thank you for this! 👍🏻💪🏻

Yes this is without doubt the time to choose our individual paths, conform or resist? December 2020.

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Thank you for an amazing presentation of important information.

You have brought me hope and sanity in this time of madness

Outstanding and most needed. This video utterly connects with my own conscience and ideals. Shared in FB in the hopes of waking other people’s consciences. It these resources didn’t exist, we would have to create them. Thank you for taking the initiative. 👏🏻

I'm so glad I found this youtube channel.

See you guys on the battlefield

How appropriate this video is for our current situation

When you find yourself in tune with those who’ve studied the very best of critical thinking throughout history, you can be assured that you’re seeking things clearly, and are in a good road. Peace, until THEY make the alternative inevitable Share this video EVERYWHERE

Maybe my favorite channel. Thank you

Revisiting these videos when I feel I'm alone in disobeying

Truth and Freedom! Peace and Love!