Decentralization begins with the end
Conner Drigotas
by Conner Drigotas
2d ago
I met a traveller from an antique land, Who said—“Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert. . . . Near them, on the sand, Half sunk a shattered visage lies, whose frown, And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command, Tell that its sculptor well those passions read Which yet survive, stamped on these lifeless things, The hand that mocked them, and the heart that fed; And on the pedestal, these words appear: My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings; Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair! Nothing beside remains. Round the decay Of that colossal Wreck, boundless and bare The lone and ..read more
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[redacted] Week Twelve: Professor Arthur Versluis
Conner Drigotas
by Conner Drigotas
1w ago
I wrote last week about perennial ideas, and I am excited to share a conversation I had with Professor Arthur Versluis. I’m running into bigger hurdles implementing the Principle of Human Respect in secondary action, is it still agency delegation if the delegation is not consensual? The phrase seems insufficient. I have a sneaking suspicion that the next steps in improving my own life involve acts of courage and further simplification. Perhaps even many peaceful goodbyes. The principle of human respect does not state any accommodation for imperfection like we could find in Taoism and Capitali ..read more
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[redacted] Week Eleven: Human Respect is a Perennial Idea
Conner Drigotas
by Conner Drigotas
2w ago
The point of [redacted], as a project, is time set aside to examine and use the Natural Principle of Human Respect. Originally conceived of as a Fellowship, so far I’ve aimed to discuss the Principle here for the benefit of those who had not previously come across it and also to gain a more complete understanding for myself of where it fits as a puzzle piece and tool. As a puzzle piece, the Principle of Human Respect does not appear to claim supremacy above other ideas about reality, nor does it claim to be an expression of unity. Rather, it is positioned as a statement from which we can infor ..read more
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“What IS our responsibility for another child we don’t even know?”
Conner Drigotas
by Conner Drigotas
3w ago
Among the reasons I stopped writing publicly for a few years was my other work. Starting a nonprofit newsroom has not only been time-consuming; it has also made me hesitant to voice an opinion on matters that may be or have been covered by our team at Inside Investigator. Last week, however, I edited an article for Inside Investigator involving Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families (DCF) that demanded a response. In this case, covered by intrepid reporter Marc E. Fitch, a 10-month-old child died just three weeks after DCF closed a child abuse/neglect case against the child’s family ..read more
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My $1.5 million middle finger
Conner Drigotas
by Conner Drigotas
1M ago
My left middle finger is tattooed with a single line, running from the knuckle to the proximal interphalangeal joint (the one in the middle). It is a lasting reminder for me of the human ability to draw lines in our lives and to make choices, sometimes with permanent consequences. My left middle finger is also now available for sale, along with a video of it being removed, preserved, packaged, and shipped, at a price tag of $1.5 million. I first conceived of offering this body part for sale following the election of Javier Milei as president of Argentina and the subsequent debate regarding his ..read more
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Dignity, Death, and the Law
Conner Drigotas
by Conner Drigotas
1M ago
On Thursday, the New Hampshire House of Representatives Judiciary Committee will vote on HB1283. The bill provides for end-of-life options and would codify access to life-ending medication in limited circumstances. Suicide is a tragedy. Life is precious, unique, and, on the grand scale, rare. The scarcity, value, and fragility of life are qualities that have led some to take a position against these so-called “right to die” policies by which a person may peacefully and painlessly end their own life with the use of doctor-provided and self-administered medication. I do not dispute the aforement ..read more
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[redacted]: An update on the concept at week six
Conner Drigotas
by Conner Drigotas
1M ago
It has been six weeks since starting [redacted], and the impact of the Principle of Human Respect on my own life has been positive. It has helped identify barriers to happiness, harmony, and prosperity and led to a greater clarity of what those words mean in my own life. Most interestingly, however, has been the experience of being pushed away. The principle pushes me away from itself, safely, toward greater realization of its promise. This gets a bit tricky to describe, so my apologies in advance. I can’t sell realization of the Principle. There’s nothing for you to buy. Articulation of the v ..read more
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[redacted] Week Five: Rusty Shackleford and the Principle of Human Respect
Conner Drigotas
by Conner Drigotas
2M ago
Last week I sat down with Rusty Shackleford (not his real name) to get his thoughts on the Principle of Human Respect and discuss the challenges of attempting to live in accordance with ones ideals. I hope you enjoy. I plan to publish at least six interviews during the [redacted] series. There will be a minimum one per month between now and the end of June. Subscribe to get them in your inbox and let me know if you recommend someone I should speak with. Follow Rusty on Twitter here Please leave this field empty Email * Thank you! Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription ..read more
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Every instance of peace has happened in an imperfect world.
Conner Drigotas
by Conner Drigotas
2M ago
At every point in the past where peace has occurred, something has simultaneously been imperfect. When we say that peace is our natural state, it is a belief. We could always choose to focus on the imperfection, and treat it as a spoiler to the peace that is possible in every moment. I can’t force you to be peace any more that you can force me. I can only respond to the initiation of violence, because I know it will never come from me, except in my imperfections, which I am fully responsible for, just like you. Drawing a line can be based on truth, but it is never without a basis in belief.&nb ..read more
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28 Quotes from Thoreau’s Civil Disobedience
Conner Drigotas
by Conner Drigotas
2M ago
Following up on yesterday’s post, here are 28 quotes from Thoreau’s Civil Disobedience. This is a quick read, and you can find free PDF’s online, or buy a $1 copy (pictured) by clicking here. I had originally Tweeted this list, back in early October. 1. “That government is best which governs not at all;” and when men are prepared for it, that will be the kind of government which they will have. 2. The government itself, which is only the mode which the people have chosen to execute their will, is equally liable to be abused and perverted before the people can act through it. 3. Governments sho ..read more
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