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The Problem of the State | the singularity is nearer

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From Anatomy of the State:

From Anatomy of the State : Social power is the power over nature…State power is power over man I probably had read this idea before when I said it , but I don’t recall when. Perhaps it’s just an obvious dichotomy. I like the linking of one to state power and one to “social power” First, renounce your own desire for state power. The problem with the state is that is it bad, not that the wrong people are in it. If everyone renounced their desire for power over others tomorrow, I’d have no worries about the future. If you cannot renounce this desire, fuck off. You are the problem. I think only a

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