> Absent of an orthodox Marxist determinism or an anarchist appeal to pure
> chaotic spontaneity
Except for its detractors, and pollution by right wing libertarianism, anarchy
was never about chaotic spontaneity. It was (and is) about self organisation,
autonomy, mutual aid and solidarity. It is effectively anti-state with respect
to government confiscating what people feel should be dealt with as local
prerogatives.
While local organisation in such an anarchical way is attractive and could
suggest a way forward (as it has done since the 19th century), one can ask
whether it is a practical alternative in such a complex, technological fraught
society. How will small local settlements – if one goes the way of social
destructuring into autonomous groups, living in peace with one's neighbours, it
goes without saying!! – deal with global issues, for example when the rising
ocean waters start flooding the basements of the nuclear power plants that ring
the coasts?
Joe.
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