Why It Sucks To Be Young Andrewism 2021-02-03 | We don't talk enough about how our society treats young people and children. Let's change that.Introduction - 0:00Society & The Youth- 0:51The Home - 2:55The Belt - 7:15The School - 9:35Psychology & The Youth - 12:46Youth Liberation - 15:26Outro - 18:42=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Support me on ko-fi!ko-fi.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew=Follow me on Medium.comhttps://saint-drew.medium.com=My website:https://saint-drew.carrd.co=Follow my music producer, salmon the ghost:soundcloud.com/salmontheghost=Music:Sun (prod. salmon the ghost)Rodeo days (Prod. Zeus The God x Greg Sekeres)=Sources & Resources:When Does Cognitive Functioning Peak? journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0956797614567339Adulthood begins at 25, says new research. independent.co.uk/news/science/adulthood-begins-25-says-new-research-10046934.htmlReduced Prefrontal Cortical Gray Matter Volume in Young Adults Exposed to Harsh Corporal Punishment (2009): ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2896871Mothers' Spanking of 3-Year-Old Children and Subsequent Risk of Children's Aggressive Behavior (2010) pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/125/5/e1057.shortSpanking the gray matter out of our kids. edition.cnn.com/2014/07/23/health/effects-spanking-brain/index.htmlThe Education System is Broken youtu.be/xm59B3F_G0Etheanarchistlibrary.org/library/i-an-ok-ta-chai-youth-liberationtheanarchistlibrary.org/library/ashanti-alston-childhood-the-psychological-dimension-of-revolutiontheanarchistlibrary.org/library/no-against-adult-supremacy-vol-1theanarchistlibrary.org/library/carla-bergman-james-c-talbot-nathan-goodman-no-against-adult-supremacy-vol-2theanarchistlibrary.org/library/no-against-adult-supremacy-vol-3theanarchistlibrary.org/library/adam-fletcher-benjamin-fife-john-taylor-gatto-no-against-adult-supremacy-vol-4theanarchistlibrary.org/library/i-an-ok-taking-children-seriously-tcs-and-anarchytheanarchistlibrary.org/library/emma-goldman-the-child-and-its-enemiestheanarchistlibrary.org/library/william-gillis-the-first-prison
Why Tech Wont Save Us Andrewism 2024-10-02 | The promise of tech may be alluring, but we need to adopt a more intentional and critical mindset. Let's explore what it means to be tech-critical.Introduction - 0:00A Brief History of Tech Critique - 2:43Putting Tech on Trial - 5:38A Convivial Future - 12:15Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=outro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:Data Grab by Ulises Mejias and Nick CouldryTools for Conviviality by Ivan IllichThe Technological Society by Jacques EllulTechnics and Civilisation by Lewis MumfordThe Myth of the Machine by Lewis MumfordInnovation without growth: Frameworks for understanding technological change in a post-growth era by Mario Pansera and Mariano Fressoli - journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1350508420973631baudrillardstudies.ubishops.ca/a-review-of-jacques-ellul-and-the-technological-society-in-the-21st-centuryanatomyof.aigeezmagazine.org/blogs/entry/jacques-elluls-76-reasonable-questions-to-ask-about-any-technology
How Big Tech Steals Our Lives Andrewism 2024-09-04 | Welcome to the world of data colonialism, where the continuous extraction of data from our lives generates massive wealth for the few and suffering for the many on a global scale.Introduction - 0:00Mapping Data Colonialism - 1:30Data Colonialism's Civilising Mission - 10:26Decolonising Data - 15:23Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=outro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:Data Grab: The New Colonialism of Big Tech and How to Fight Back by Ulises A. Mejias and Nick Couldry
Are We Living in Non-Places? Andrewism 2024-08-07 | Our world has proliferated non-places for atomised people and we are socially malnourished as a result. What must change so that we can build new spaces, reestablish our lost connections, and reclaim our right to the city?Introduction - 0:00What is Supermodernity? - 2:28What Are Non-Places? - 4:13Third Places & The Right to the City - 8:16Conclusion - 11:03Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=outro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:Non-Places: Introduction to an Anthropology of Supermodernity by Marc Augé Driving Places by Peter MerrimanThe Practice of Everyday Life by Michel de CerteauThe Right to the City by Henri LefebvreThe Right to the City by David Harvey - newleftreview.org/issues/ii53/articles/david-harvey-the-right-to-the-cityThe Great Good Place by Ray Oldenburg
We Need To Rethink School Andrewism 2024-07-03 | Our current way of schooling isn't working. Due to its history, the education system carries persistent problems to the present day. Let's look at some solutions to revolutionise our approach to education for a liberated future.Go follow @elliotsangestevez and @solarpunkalana!Solarpunk Alana's Video on Education & Ecology: youtu.be/KPtnhUmMKI4Introduction - 0:00Preface - 1:17History of Schooling - 1:57Critique of Schooling - 8:13History of Anarchist Alternatives - 17:49Mapping Alternatives to Schooling - 24:42Conclusion - 32:17Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=outro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:The Emergence of Compulsory Schooling and Anarchist Resistance by Matt HernToward the Destruction of Schooling by Jan D MatthewsStandardizing Human Ability by Cathy DavidsonThe Social Importance of the Modern School by Emma GoldmanAnarchism: The Feminist Connection by Peggy KorneggerChildhood & The Psychological Dimension of Revolution by Ashanti AlstonSchooling in Capitalist America by Samuel Bowles and Herbert GintisIdeology and Ideological State Apparatuses by Louis AlthusserAnarchist Pedagogies by Robert H. HaworthPedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo FreireDeschooling Society by Ivan IllichThe Desktop Regulatory State by Kevin CarsonThe Origin and Ideals of the Modern School by Francisco FerrerAnarchy, A Graphic Guide by Clifford HarperAnarchic Epimetheanism: The pedagogy of Ivan Illich by Richard Kahn
How Globalisation Fails Us Andrewism 2024-06-03 | Maybe the cities of the world shouldn’t all start to look the same? The capitalist consequences of economic globalisation persist as a pervasive presence in our lives, exploiting populations and erasing the diversity of peoples across the planet.Introduction - 0:00The History of Globalisation - 2:29The Gains of Globalisation - 5:17The Pains of Globalisation - 9:36The Anti-Globalisation Movement - 14:59Imagining Internationalism - 21:48Resources for Congo:crisisrelief.un.org/drc-crisisdonate.unhcr.org/int/en/democratic-republic-congo-emergencyfreetheslaves.net/our-work/where-we-work/dr_congofocuscongo.com/en/spendefriendsofthecongo.org/campaignsSupport me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=outro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:Globalisation: The Global Suburb by John Simpsoncrimethinc.com/2021/11/30/epilogue-on-the-movement-against-capitalist-globalization-22-years-after-n30-what-it-can-teach-us-todayNo Logo by Naomi KleinFences and Windows by Naomi KleinThe Power of Place Geography, Destiny, and Globalization’s Rough Landscape by Harm de BlijIntroducing Globalization: Ties, Tensions, and Uneven Integration By Matthew SparkeAlternatives to economic globalization by John Cavanagh and Jerry Mander
How Anarchy Works Andrewism 2024-05-01 | Anarchism is the political philosophy and practice that opposes all hierarchies along with their “justifying” dogmas and proposes the unending pursuit of anarchy, where free association, self-determination, and mutual aid form the basis of our society. But what does that mean? Let's explore how we might organise anarchy.Thumbnail art by Sean Bodley.Support him on Patreon: patreon.com/seanbodleyTitle Card Music: Riot! by Earl SweatshirtFor more information on Solarpunk Art Collab 2024: discord.gg/dMXZfzrpM3Introduction - 0:00Preface - 2:44Defining Anarchy - 3:35Opposing Authority - 4:43Dissecting Authority - 6:05 Organising Anarchy - 10:14Transcending Democracy - 16:48Revisiting Consensus - 27:24Exploring Alternatives - 34:42Librarying Economies - 39:16Pursuing Anarchy - 43:36Conclusion - 50:36Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=outro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:A New Glossary (of Anarchism) by Shawn Wilbur libertarian-labyrinth.org/glossary/a-new-glossaryAre We Good Enough by Peter KropotkinAnarchy vs Archy: No Justified Authority by ziqWords of a Rebel by Peter KropotkinAnarchy by Errico MalatestaAnarchism and Democracy by Zoe Baker: theanarchistlibrary.org/library/zoe-baker-anarchism-and-democracyReflections for the US Occupy Movement by Peter Gelderloos: theanarchistlibrary.org/library/peter-gelderloos-reflections-for-the-us-occupy-movement From Democracy to Freedom by Crimethinc: crimethinc.com/2016/04/29/feature-from-democracy-to-freedom / cdn.crimethinc.com/assets/books/from-democracy-to-freedom/from-democracy-to-freedom_screen_single_page_view.pdfAnarchism as Extreme Democracy by Wayne Price theanarchistlibrary.org/library/wayne-price-anarchism-as-extreme-democracyMajorities and Minorities by Errico Malatesta theanarchistlibrary.org/library/errico-malatesta-majorities-and-minoritiesAbout the Platform by Errico Malatesta and Nestor Makhno theanarchistlibrary.org/library/errico-malatesta-and-nestor-makhno-about-the-platformAnarchy and Democracy by C4SS theanarchistlibrary.org/library/center-for-a-stateless-society-anarchy-and-democracyDemocracy and Anarchy by Errico Malatesta: theanarchistlibrary.org/library/errico-malatesta-democracy-and-anarchyAnarchists Against Democracy by Various Authors: theanarchistlibrary.org/library/various-authors-anarchists-against-democracyDebunking Democracy by Bob Black: theanarchistlibrary.org/library/bob-black-debunking-democracyThe Abolition of Rulership by William Gillis: humaniterations.net/2017/06/12/the-abolition-of-rulership-or-the-rule-of-all-over-allWorshiping Power by Peter GelderloosAntinomies of Democracy by Shawn Wilbur - theanarchistlibrary.org/library/shawn-p-wilbur-antinomies-of-democracyArchy vs Anarchy by Shawn Wilbur - libertarian-labyrinth.org/featured-articles/archy-vs-anarchy-notesAuthority, Liberty and the Federative Principle by Shawn Wilbur - libertarian-labyrinth.org/featured-articles/authority-liberty-and-the-federative-principleGoverning the Commons by Elinor OstromPrefigurative Politics by Paul Raekstad and Sofa Saio GradinThe Russian Counterrevolution by Crimethinc cdn.crimethinc.com/assets/articles/2018/05/11/the-russian-counterrevolution.pdf Anarchy Works by Peter GelderloosTowards Anarchism by Errico Malatesta - theanarchistlibrary.org/library/errico-malatesta-towards-anarchismYour Politics Are Boring As Fuck - crimethinc.com/1997/04/11/your-politics-are-boring-as-fuckLife Without Law - theanarchistlibrary.org/library/strangers-in-a-tangled-wilderness-life-without-law
Why States Fail Humanity Andrewism 2024-04-02 | Throughout history, governments around the world have consistently proven themselves enemies to both land and liberty. Before we can achieve liberation, we must understand how and why the State fails both society and nature.Introduction - 0:00What is the State? - 3:28What is the Origin of the State? - 8:43The Anarchist Critique - 13:49Why States Fail Society - 19:15Why States Fail Nature - 27:32The Anarchist Alternative - 36:06Outro - 44:26Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=outro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:Coercion, Capital, and European States, AD 990-1990 by Charles Tilly. (pages 1-2, 96-97)Anarchy by Errico Malatesta - theanarchistlibrary.org/library/errico-malatesta-anarchyAgainst the Grain by James C ScottWorshiping Power by Peter GelderloosSeeing Like A State by James C ScottYale Article - https://e360.yale.edu/features/phantom-forests-tree-planting-climate-changeOpenDemocracy Article - opendemocracy.net/en/democraciaabierta/protecting-30-of-the-earth-by-2030-would-threaten-indigenous-peoplesMalm on Jacobin: jacobin.com/2020/06/andreas-malm-coronavirus-covid-climate-changeOn Climate Leninism: https://strangematters.coop/libertarian-socialism-economic-planning-anarchist-supply-chains/More on Climate Leninism: theanarchistlibrary.org/library/klokkeblomst-green-desperation-fuels-red-fascism-return-fireEven More on Climate Leninism: theanarchistlibrary.org/library/alexander-dunlap-ecological-authoritarian-maneuversThe State is Counter Revolutionary - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvwoHdNGq9wVy-iR1oHJKoJY2lh6ypXKZShawn Wilbur’s Archy vs Anarchy - libertarian-labyrinth.org/featured-articles/archy-vs-anarchy-notesThe Solutions Are Already Here by Peter Gelderloos
We Need A New Culture Andrewism 2024-03-04 | Culture is a vast and enigmatic concept that wields immense power in influencing our individual lives and broader social structures. Let's explore what cultures are, where they come from, and how they can be shaped to create a better world.Thumbnail Art: Synthia Saint JamesIntroduction - 0:00What Is Culture? - 2:34How Is Culture Created? - 10:32How Is Culture Changed? - 20:32Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=outro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:Culture Iceberg - pbslearningmedia.org/resource/a353a4ba-cd56-4999-97dd-0e40e11a7211/iceberg-concept-of-culture-images-and-pdfsNot by Genes Alone: How Culture Transformed Human Evolution by Peter J. RichersonUrban Sustainability in Theory and Practice: Circles of Sustainability by Andy Scerri, Liam Magee, Paul James (https://www.academia.edu/9294719)Imagined Communities: Reflections on the Origin and Spread of Nationalism by Benedict AndersonThe Interpretation of Cultures by Clifford GeertzThe Evolution of the Diversity of Cultures by R. A. Foley and M. Mirazon LahrMarvin Harris On the Universal Structure of Societies by Frank ElwellCows, Pigs, Wars, and Witches: The Riddles of Culture by Marvin HarrisCannibals and Kings: Origins of Cultures by Marvin HarrisThe Dawn of Everything by David Graeber and David WengrowThe Rise of Anthropological Theory by Marvin HarrisPrefigurative Politics by Paul Raekstad and Sofa Saio Gradin
The Psychology of Political Cults Andrewism 2024-02-07 | Political cults are alive and well. In this video essay, we seek to identify what they are and know their history so that we can avoid the pitfalls of cults and cult-like behaviour.Thanks to @Anark for lending his voice to the skit!Title Card Video: Midsommar by Ari AsterTitle Card Audio: Baldur’s Gate 3 Main Menu OSTIntroduction - 0:00What Are Cults? - 4:30How To Start A Political Cult - 12:34Political Cults in Action I - 17:15Skit - 22:41Political Cults in Action II - 23:41How To Avoid Political Cults - 27:46Outro - 32:14Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=outro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:sociologydictionary.org/cultIatrogenic Symptoms Associated with a Therapy Cult by John Hochman - doi:10.1080/00332747.1984.11024257 Losing Reality: On Cults, Cultism, and the Mindset of Political and Religious Zealotry by Robert Jay LiftonResponding to Authoritarian Cults and Extreme Exploitations by Steven Hassan & Thomas Gutheil - psychiatrictimes.com/view/responding-to-authoritarian-cults-and-extreme-exploitations-a-new-framework-to-evaluate-undue-influenceOn the Edge: Political Cults Right and Left by Dennis Tourish and Tim WohlforthAge of Propaganda: The Everyday Use and Abuse of Persuasion by Anthony R. Pratkanis and Elliot AronsonBounded Choice: True Believers and Charismatic Cults by Janja LalichRaven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and His People by Tim ReitermanSalvation and Suicide by David ChidesterIntroduction to ‘Ideological Intransigence, Democratic Centralism and Cultism’ by Dennis TourishMOVE - Encyclopedia of Greater PhiladelphiaCults: Faith, Healing and Coercion by Marc GalanterEx-MOVE members say they were raised in a ‘cult’ where abuse and homophobia ran rampantmurderatryansrun.comleavingmove2021.blogspot.comIntroduction to ‘Ideological Intransigence, Democratic Centralism and Cultism’tumblr.com/timemachineyeah/646587752285077504/my-hypothesis-is-that-in-like-10-years-gen-z-is
Should We Be Luddites? Andrewism 2024-01-10 | The pursuit of a better future involves questioning the very foundations of our current society, including the forms of technology that uphold it. In today's video essay, we explore Ivan Illich's philosophy and concept of an "overgrowth of tools," and the need to develop new tools of conviviality, transform existing ones, and even discard some altogether.Thumbnail art by Max Ernst.Social Revolution: youtu.be/hfJMVb34FCoThe Commons: youtu.be/HG4Y8bgUwQ0Library Economy: youtu.be/NOYa3YzVtykThanks @Anark for voicing the quotes!Introduction - 0:00Exploring Our Tools - 1:43The Overgrowth of Tools & Its Consequences - 7:35Tools For Conviviality - 11:04Defining A Convivial Society - 15:38Criticisms - 20:00Illich's Impact - 23:28Outro - 26:02Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=outro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:Convivialism: A Philosophical Manifesto by Raymond D. Boisvert - jstor.org/stable/10.5406/pluralist.5.2.0057Tools for Conviviality by Ivan IllichInnovation without growth: Frameworks for understanding technological change in a post-growth era by Mario Pansera and Mariano Fressoli - journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1350508420973631Tools for degrowth? Ivan Illich's critique of technology revisited - degrowth.info/en/library/tools-for-degrowth-ivan-illich-s-critique-of-technology-revisitedConvivialist Manifesto - gcr21.org/publications/gcr/global-dialogues/convivialist-manifesto-a-declaration-of-interdependence
Can This Book Save Us From Dystopia? Andrewism 2023-12-06 | What will it take to free ourselves? Is this book a manual for utopia? Join me as we embark on a journey to uncover the strange modern dystopia of the Planetary Work Machine and decipher the visionary language of bolo'bolo.Thumbnail art by Vasili Neyasov.Thanks to @Philosynoir, @DaintyFunk, @arunannow, @AnansisLibrary, and @COLORMIND.mp4 Introduction - 0:00The Planetary Work Machine - 4:05What To Do? - 13:26 What is bolo'bolo? - 15:29Implementing bolo'bolo - 33:39Critique & Conclude - 38:04Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=outro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:Bolo’bolo by PM - theanarchistlibrary.org/library/p-m-bolo-bolo
Are These The Seeds of a Solarpunk Future? Andrewism 2023-11-08 | From ancient civilizations to modern innovations, humanity has always relied on nature's gifts. Today we’ll be exploring the dynamic potential of kelp, bamboo, and hemp in sowing the seeds of a solarpunk future.Introduction - 0:00Kelp - 3:15Bamboo - 6:52Hemp - 9:47Conclusion - Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=outro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:Kelp Forest Video: youtu.be/GIJFTbAS6S0nationalgeographic.com/magazine/article/explore-sustainability-kelp-farming-seaweedtime.com/5848994/seaweed-climate-change-solutionunhabitat.org/green-building-materials-fact-sheet-bambooBamboo as a sustainable material in the construction industry: doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.01.125https://www.yourhome.gov.au/materials/hemp-masonryensia.com/features/hemp-hempcrete-construction-concrete-crops-co2nytimes.com/2023/02/21/business/hemp-construction-buildings.htmlhuffpost.com/entry/hemp-sustainable-crop_n_5243351
Are You An Ethical Tourist? Andrewism 2023-10-11 | Whether positively or negatively, the tourism industry affects us all. Let's explore the many ethical dilemmas that may be found in one's pursuit of wanderlust.Introduction - 0:00Ethical Dilemmas of Tourism - 2:38Enter: The Untourist - 10:26Radicalising Travel - 12:19Thumbnail Art: Viktor VasnetsovSupport me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=outro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:Ethical Tourism: Who Benefits? By Tiffany JenkinsBehind the Smile: The Working Lives of Caribbean Tourism by George Gmelchwttc.org/research/economic-impactcnbc.com/2017/12/07/boeing-ceo-80-percent-of-people-never-flown-for-us-that-means-growth.htmlhumanrights-in-tourism.net/card/131news.trust.org/item/20191120145934-qyh04https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/course-golf-south-east-asiatheelephant.info/op-eds/2022/07/22/conservationism-in-africa-imperialism-by-other-meansbusiness-humanrights.org/es/%C3%BAltimas-noticias/africa-wildlife-conservation-as-a-guise-for-a-capitalist-agenda-to-justify-eviction-of-indigenous-communities
What Our Cities Are Missing Andrewism 2023-09-06 | Let's unravel the defining characteristics of third places, tap into their historical significance and evolution, and explore how we can build and nurture the enduring allure of these social sanctuaries in the modern world.Shoutout to @COLORMIND.mp4 for his co-producing and voicing on the skit!Introduction - 0:00What Are Third Places? - 1:57The Benefits of Third Places - 7:02The Historical Power of the Third Place - 8:34What Happened To Third Places? - 9:52Le Third Place - 13:33A Few Teensy Critiques - 16:08Radical, Revived Third Places - 24:20Title Card Music: Where We Go by Jelani AryehThumbnail Art: Ernie BarnesSupport me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=outro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:The Great Good Place by Ray Oldenburgtheatlantic.com/family/archive/2022/04/third-places-meet-new-people-pandemic/629468thegoodtrade.com/features/third-place-community-spaceshttps://www.brookings.edu/articles/third-places-as-community-builders/medium.com/illumination/the-death-of-third-places-and-the-evolution-of-communities-5bbffc01c5einthesetimes.com/article/big-idea-third-place-public-space-community-friendship-exclusion-organizing-covid
What Does It Mean To Live A Good Life? Andrewism 2023-08-09 | Today we'll be exploring the potent Indigenous philosophy of Buen Vivir and its conceptions of how we can live a good life through harmony with nature, community-based living, and the interconnectedness of all things.Thumbnail art from Pittsburgh Ecovillage.Introduction - 0:00What is Buen Vivir? - 2:54Key Principles of Buen Vivir - 10:16Conclusion - 14:33Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=outro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:Rethinking the World from the Perspective of Buen Vivir by Alberto Acosta BUEN VIVIR by Eduardo Gudynas
How The Barter Myth Harms Us Andrewism 2023-07-12 | Let’s dive right into the debate on the origins of money, the reality of pre-money exchange, the actual uses of barter through history, and how all of this has affected our imagination of the present and the future.Shoutout to @COLORMIND.mp4 for helping out with the skit!=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=outro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:theatlantic.com/business/archive/2016/02/barter-society-myth/471051bellacaledonia.org.uk/2016/06/08/the-myth-of-the-myth-of-the-myth-of-barter-and-the-return-of-the-armchair-ethnologiststheanarchistlibrary.org/library/david-graeber-on-the-invention-of-moneyDebt: The First 5000 Years
We Need To Rethink Justice Andrewism 2023-06-21 | Join me as I seek to define and redefine crime, critique current approaches, and outline transformative alternatives to our troubled justice system. Thumbnail art by Vincent Van Gogh.Check out @olurinatti!: youtube.com/@olurinattiIntroduction - 0:00Defining Crime - 1:37Redefining Crime - 6:54Better Responses to Crime - 10:30Tranformative Justice - 18:01Bad People - 23:54Conclusion - 25:39=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Music:@ForeignManInAForeignLandSun (prod. salmon the ghost)soundcloud.com/salmontheghostoutro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:Are Prisons Obsolete by Angela DavisPolice Abolition by Dean SpadeBad People: Irredeemable Individuals & Structural Incentives by William GillisWhen “Restorative Justice” Means Restoring Peace, Not Justice by William GillisJustice, Primitive and Modern: Dispute Resolution in Anarchist and State Societies by Bob BlackWhat about the r*pists? by Multiple authors
What Does It Mean To Be Indigenous? Andrewism 2023-05-10 | There's some confusion about who should be considered "indigenous" and what that term signifies. When generations of marginalised groups have been struggling to retain their sovereignty and achieve justice, it is vital for us to understand the arena of that struggle. It is vital for us to understand what it means to be Indigenous.Introduction - 0:00Indigeneity via Colonial Relationship - 3:18Indigeneity via Land Relationship - 8:57Decolonisation & Social Revolution - 13:34=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew=Music:@ForeignManInAForeignLandSun (prod. salmon the ghost)soundcloud.com/salmontheghostoutro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:Taiaiake Alfred and Jeff Corntassel - Being Indigenous: Resurgences against Contemporary ColonialismRobin Wall Kimmerer - Braiding Sweetgrass
Rethinking Parenting Andrewism 2023-04-12 | Whether you're a parent or not, we have a collective responsibility to the next generation to sever the chains of generational trauma and authoritarian parenting. There is no such thing as a perfect parent, but we can all strive towards parenting a better future.Thumbnail art by Joana Choumali.The list of artists used is in the outro.Introduction - 0:00Pitfalls of Parenting - 1:11 Mindful Models of Parenting - 6:26Anarchist Alloparenting - 16:19=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew=Music:@ForeignManInAForeignLandSun (prod. salmon the ghost)soundcloud.com/salmontheghostoutro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen DoucleffMothers and Others by Sarah Blaffer HrdyCivilised to Death by Christopher RyanAnarchist Pedagogies by Robert H. Haworthyoutu.be/oqRNDu-Ev7w
How To Build A Solarpunk City Andrewism 2023-03-08 | I believe our cities should belong to us. They should be cooperative, co-creative, ecological, and egalitarian spaces, by and for the people. We have so much untapped urban potential just waiting to be explored. Join me as we determine how to build a solarpunk city.Follow & support:patreon.com/seanbodleyannasorokinaart.com instagram.com/annasorokinaartThanks to @lilbilliam for voicing the skit!JOIN THE DISCORD FOR THE SOLARPUNK ART COLLAB: discord.gg/Xg7CXZbQHpThe list of artists used is in the outro.Introduction - 0:00The Rise of Urbanisation - 3:52City Planning - 10:01The Right to the City - 15:48SKIT - 19:35Solarpunk City Planning - 21:19Anarchist Urban Struggles - 31:11Conclusion - 36:19=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew=Music:@ForeignManInAForeignLandSun (prod. salmon the ghost)soundcloud.com/salmontheghostoutro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:The Dawn of Everything by Graeber and WengrowSeeing Like A State by James C ScottColin Ward - Housing: an Anarchist ApproachPlanet of Slums by Mike DavisSocial Ecology and the Right to the City by variousThe Limits of the City by Murray Bookchin
Do We Still Need To Decolonise? Andrewism 2023-02-08 | The struggle for decolonisation has been hard fought, but the fight is evidently far from over. In the face of colonialism's endurance socially, politically, and economically, what is to be done?Introduction - 0:00Types of Colonialism - 1:45How to Colonise - 4:30Formal Independence - 10:14How Can We Decolonise? - 14:13Outro - 19:34=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew=Music:@ForeignManInAForeignLandSun (prod. salmon the ghost)soundcloud.com/salmontheghostoutro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:cambridge.org/core/journals/victorian-literature-and-culture/article/settler-colonialism/3BDA9AA967E171B915F4C96FA04077B7jstor.org/stable/3694073academic.oup.com/ahr/article/117/2/365/30072jstor.org/stable/41708562Ceremonies of Possession in Europe’s Conquest of the New World 1492-1640 by Patricia Seede-ir.info/2015/06/22/was-british-decolonization-after-1945-a-voluntary-processjstor.org/stable/27865168
What We Get Wrong About Human Nature Andrewism 2023-01-11 | What does it mean to be human? Join me as I explore the many interpretations of human nature across various philosophies and delve into the true breadth of human possibilities.Thanks to @COLORMIND.mp4 for lending his voice and ideas to the skit!The list of artists used is in the outro.Introduction - 0:00Philosophies of Human Nature - 3:05Musical Chairs Battle Royale - 9:25Human Possibilities - 12:36Outro - 19:23=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew=Music:@ForeignManinaForeignLand soundcloud.com/salmontheghostSun (prod. salmon the ghost)outro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:theanarchistlibrary.org/library/murray-bookchin-society-and-ecologytheanarchistlibrary.org/library/petr-kropotkin-are-we-good-enoughanarchy.worksThe Dawn of Everything by David Graeber and David Wengrow
How To Start A Revolution Andrewism 2022-12-07 | We need a social revolution to build a better future. But how is that process carried out? What tactics and strategies are needed to fundamentally transform the socioeconomic and political order? How do we combine a range of acts of confrontation, noncooperation, and prefiguration to reshape our world? Let's find out.Thanks to @COLORMIND.mp4 and @Tirrrb for their help on the skits!@alkihistoriker Are We Ready For A General Strike? youtube.com/watch?v=jLQ6zNg5X_Q@AnRel Unhinged: A Guide to Revolution for Nerds and Skepticsyoutu.be/AsKHMObgbak@Anark Constructing the Revolutionyoutube.com/watch?v=W9K6ISx8QEQ The list of artists used is in the outro.Introduction - 0:00Affinity Groups - 4:22Oppose (Confrontation) - 6:08Oppose (Noncooperation) - 14:59Propose (Prefiguration) - 19:45Conclusion - 30:16Outro - 33:54=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew=Follow my music producer, salmon the ghost:soundcloud.com/salmontheghost=Music:dlp 6 by William BasinskiErik Satie: Gnossienne No. 1, remixed by MonolinkTrack 1 by @ForeignManinaForeignLandShadows of Tomorrow by MadvillainTrack 2 by Foreign Man in a Foreign LandSun (prod. salmon the ghost)outro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:Prefigurative Politics by Paul Raekstad and Sofa Saio Gradin
How Degrowth Can Save The World Andrewism 2022-11-02 | Capitalism is based on the cancerous logic of perpetual expansion, devastating the living world. In the face of ecological breakdown, we need to restore the balance. We need to end the artificial divide between society, economy, and nature. We need degrowth.Think That Through: youtube.com/channel/UC57gLBfdhN1zWMLmiW2Ya6QThe list of artists used is in the outro.Introduction - 0:00Growthism - 2:51Geoengineering - 13:27Dualism - 14:42Reject Growthism - 21:47How to Degrow? - 24:51Conclusion - 34:53Outro - 36:11=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew=Follow my music producer, salmon the ghost:soundcloud.com/salmontheghost=Music:Sun (prod. salmon the ghost)outro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:Less is More by Jason Hickeldegrowth.info/degrowth
We Need A Library Economy Andrewism 2022-10-05 | The library has been a long-standing institution in our society, but what if we applied its philosophy more broadly? Let's imagine what it would mean to realise the possibilities of this proto-socialist concept and reintroduce free access to the commons through a library economy.The Meaning of Anti-Work (youtube.com/watch?v=lP0nBIO1Qo8)Understanding Social Ecology (youtube.com/watch?v=j42RbUjofm0)How To Manage The Commons (youtube.com/watch?v=HG4Y8bgUwQ0)Why Imagination is Vital (youtube.com/watch?v=7pQb9WM3VVg)The list of artists used is in the outro.Introduction - 0:00Brief History of Libraries - 3:11The Rise of the Internet (wow!) - 5:42Foundational Concepts of a Library Economy - 6:58Imagining a Library Economy - 16:05Questions & Concerns of a Libray Economy - 18:11Outro - 22:03=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew=Follow my music producer, salmon the ghost:soundcloud.com/salmontheghost=Music:Sun (prod. salmon the ghost)outro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:The Ecology of Freedom by Murray BookchinGoverning the Commons by Elenor Ostromsrslywrong.comhttps://www.neweconomy.org.au/journal/issues/vol2/iss4/library-socialism/medium.com/@wrong_shon/the-universal-public-library-ded5b5ca4191
The Psychology of the Religious Right Andrewism 2022-09-07 | Let's take a dive into the minds of the religious right and discover how their distinct and zealous approach to matters of faith has affected the current political landscape.The Psychology of Authoritarianism: youtu.be/yP6dqzUoQeEThe list of artists used is in the outro.Introduction - 0:00Brief History of the Religious Right - 1:28Summary of RWA - 3:14Traits of Religious Fundamentalism - 4:23Religious Exodus - 10:59How Do We Deal With The Religious Right? - 14:42Outro - 16:34=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew=Follow my music producer, salmon the ghost:soundcloud.com/salmontheghost=Music:Sun (prod. salmon the ghost)outro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:Religious Fundamentalism Scale: http://www.panojohnson.com/automatons/rf-scale.xhtmlThe Authoritarians by Bob Altemyer: evcforum.net/DataDropsite/TheAuthoritarians.pdfGospel Contradictions: rarebible.wordpress.com/2016/03/27/contradictions-in-the-easter-story
The REAL Tragedy of the Commons Andrewism 2022-08-10 | When it comes to the question of how we organise the land we inhabit and the resources therein, we’re presented with two paths: privatisation or nationalisation. The capitalist or the State. But an alternative exists in the commons, and it is no tragedy.The list of artists used is in the outro.Introduction - 0:00The False Dichotomy - 0:50The Tragedy of the Commons - 4:47Feudal Foundations - 8:23How to Manage the Commons - 10:31=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew=Follow my music producer, salmon the ghost:soundcloud.com/salmontheghost=Music:Sun (prod. salmon the ghost)outro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:extranewsfeed.com/a-history-of-landlords-rent-the-feudal-origins-of-a-non-working-class-e718e6c82e2ftheanarchistlibrary.org/library/the-anarchist-faq-editorial-collective-an-anarchist-faq-full#text-amuse-label-seci6Governing the Commons by Elinor Ostromgoodreads.com/book/show/34448174-elinor-ostrom-s-rules-for-radicalsanarchistrevolt.com/articles/nationalize_the_economy_or_socialize_the_economy.html
How Britain Sabotaged The Caribbean Andrewism 2022-07-13 | The Caribbean is best known for its sun, sea, & sand, but as we explore its storied past and highlight the violent and enduring impact of British colonial rule throughout, we'll have to take on the burning question of reparations & liberation for our resilient people.The list of artists used is in the outro.Introduction - 0:00The History of British Oppression & Sabotage - 2:56Post-Emancipation Struggle - 5:06The West Indies Federation - 15:11Independence? - 19:10Reparations? Yes & No - 22:26Outro - 24:57=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew==Follow my music producer, salmon the ghost:soundcloud.com/salmontheghost=Music:Sun (prod. salmon the ghost)outro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:How Britain Underdeveloped The Caribbean by Hilary Beckles
The Problem with Hierarchy Andrewism 2022-06-22 | Anarchism is sometimes defined by its opposition to "unjustified" hierarchies, but this definition can be damagingly incomplete. Here's a quick rundown on what exactly hierarchy is and why anarchists oppose it, alongside a few misconceptions.The list of artists used is in the outro.Introduction - 0:00Authority/Expertise/Force - 1:04Unjustified Hierarchies? - 2:20Parenting? - 3:07Engels? - 4:34Bad People? - 5:53Conclusion - 6:35=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew=Follow my music producer, salmon the ghost:soundcloud.com/salmontheghost=Music:Sun (prod. salmon the ghost)outro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1
The Broken Mythology of Great Men Andrewism 2022-06-08 | Let's examine the celebrity, the entrepreneur, and the national hero as manifestations of the mythology of Great Man Theory and take on the task of killing our heroes—metaphorically of course.Anansi's Library: youtube.com/channel/UCYz5HyBuWBOmc9B3wF_Yc7wFab Socialism: youtube.com/user/VELLLOHTheStoryteller: youtube.com/c/TheStorytellerAJThe list of artists used is in the outro.Introduction - 0:00Celebrity Culture - 1:57Entrepreneurs - 5:12National Heroes - 6:32Great Man Theory - 9:24What About Leadership? - 13:38Outro - 16:34=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew==Follow my music producer, salmon the ghost:soundcloud.com/salmontheghost=Music:Sun (prod. salmon the ghost)outro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:crimethinc.com/2020/12/29/kill-your-heroes-a-filipino-anarchist-discussion-about-national-heroesnewsocialist.org.uk/the-great-man-theory-of-history-and-new-labourtheanarchistlibrary.org/library/chris-crass-but-we-don-t-have-leaders-leadership-development-and-anti-authoritarian-organizingtheanarchistlibrary.org/library/guy-debord-comments-on-the-society-of-the-spectacletheanarchistlibrary.org/library/anonymous-stars-in-their-eyes-notes-on-the-origins-of-the-cult-of-celebrityaaihs.org/70-remembering-a-revolution-in-trinidad-and-tobagomedium.com/@rexphillipsdibb/marxism-in-practice-did-thomas-sankara-truly-improve-burkina-faso-cdf771387725youtube.com/watch?v=tjrvKA4w9-Yen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_man_theorytheanarchistlibrary.org/library/chris-crass-but-we-don-t-have-leaders-leadership-development-and-anti-authoritarian-organizing
Humanity Is Not A Parasite Andrewism 2022-05-11 | Misanthropic, borderline ecofash narratives about humanity's relationship with nature have become way too common in discourse about climate change, highlighting the urgent and critical importance of a social ecological approach.The list of artists used is in the outro.Introduction - 0:00Human Domination - 3:57The Critical Nature of Social Ecology - 7:09Outro - 12:46=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew=Follow my music producer, salmon the ghost:soundcloud.com/salmontheghost=Music:Sun (prod. salmon the ghost)outro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:panarchy.org/bookchin/ecology.html
How We Can Build A Solarpunk Future (ft. @OurChangingClimate) Andrewism 2022-04-20 | Today we'll be exploring some more building blocks for a solarpunk future.Our Changing Climate's video: youtu.be/twGcjDnOb_UThumbnail art by Sean Bodley.Source: patreon.com/posts/39995429The list of artists used is in the outro.Introduction - 0:00Coppicing - 2:00Community Micro-Grids - 5:56Wastewater Aquaculture - 8:55Outro - 15:00=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew==Follow my music producer, salmon the ghost:soundcloud.com/salmontheghost=Music:Sun (prod. salmon the ghost)outro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:lowtechmagazine.com/2020/09/how-to-make-biomass-energy-sustainable-again.htmlhttps://carbontrack.com.au/blog/community-microgrid/lowtechmagazine.com/2021/03/urban-fish-ponds-low-tech-sewage-treatment-for-towns-and-cities.html
A Quick Guide To Especifismo Andrewism 2022-04-06 | Let's dig into the organisational strategy of Especifismo and how we can apply it to our social movements.Thumbnail art by Brazilian painter Tarsila do Amaral.It Could Happen Here Podcast: iheart.com/podcast/1119-it-could-happen-here-30717896The list of artists used is in the outro.Introduction - 0:00What is Especifismo - 0:43Outro - 7:31=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew=Follow my music producer, salmon the ghost:soundcloud.com/salmontheghost=Music:Sun (prod. salmon the ghost)outro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1Resources:usufructcollective.wordpress.com/2021/08/04/communalism-and-especifismotheanarchistlibrary.org/library/adam-weaver-especifismotheanarchistlibrary.org/library/carl-eugene-stroud-how-do-you-say-especifismo-in-english
The Meaning of Anti-Work Andrewism 2022-03-02 | Let’s talk about the meaning of work and anti-work, a radical politic for the flourishing of all of society.Nicholas Black r/AntiWork Sketch: youtube.com/watch?v=8IT-DU1Dr88Alki: youtu.be/jLQ6zNg5X_QForeign Man in a Foreign Land: youtube.com/watch?v=Exs7_YXw-ccThe list of artists used is in the outro.Introduction - 0:00What is Work? - 0:56The Mythology of Work - 8:41Abolishing Work - 13:21Conclusion - 17:58Outro - 20:42=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew==Follow my music producer, salmon the ghost:soundcloud.com/salmontheghost=Music:Sun (prod. salmon the ghost)outro music: Cedar Grove by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:Abolish Work: "Abolish Restaurants" Plus "Work, Community, Politics, War" by Prole.InfoThe Anti-Social Family by Marie McIntoshThe Abolition of Work by Bob Blacktheanarchistlibrary.org/library/bob-Black-the-abolition-of-workWorkerism by Antagonismtheanarchistlibrary.org/library/antagonism-workerismThe Mythology of Work by CrimethIncCrimethInc: The Mythology of Work : Eight Myths that Keep Your Eyes on the Clock and Your Nose to the GrindstoneBullshit Jobs by David Graeberraddle.me/wiki/anti-work
How To Overthrow The Illuminati Andrewism 2022-02-02 | Illuminati Theory is a conspiracy theory often used to explain the corruption that pervades the systems that dominate us. But is it a useful or accurate explanation? Or is there a better alternative? The truth is out there👁️Let's find it.The list of artists used is in the outro.Introduction - 0:00The History of the Illuminati - 2:31The Rise of Illuminati Theories - 15:45Illuminati Theories Don't Work - 19:19Beyond Illuminati Theory - 24:22Outro - 33:27=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew==Follow my music producer, salmon the ghost:soundcloud.com/salmontheghost=Music:Sun (prod. salmon the ghost)outro music: Cedar Grove by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:overthrowingilluminati.wordpress.comcrimethinc.com/tcehttps://inhabit.global/anarchy.worksAnarchism and the Black Revolution: The Definitive Edition by Lorenzo Kom'boa Ervin
Why Imagination Is Vital Andrewism 2022-01-12 | Imagination is an essential skill, vital to our mental, physical, and emotional health. Here's a quick explanation of how it's suppressed, why we need to cultivate it, and how it can be applied in our political action.My Discord: discord.gg/EdQGwce6GVThumbnail features artwork by Kenojuak Ashevak.The full list of artists used is in the outro.Introduction - 0:00The Importance of Imagination - 3:29Health & Imagination - 4:15Education & Imagination - 6:12Nature & Imagination - 8:43Stories & Imagination - 9:52The Imagination Sundial - 11:45Outro - 15:29=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew=Follow my music producer, salmon the ghost:soundcloud.com/salmontheghost=Music:Sun (prod. salmon the ghost)outro music: Cedar Grove by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:resilience.org/stories/2021-07-01/a-revolution-of-the-imaginationrobhopkins.net/the-book
Rethinking Family Andrewism 2021-12-08 | The family is a powerful and time-honoured institution in both contemporary and historical societies, but it isn't without its issues. Let's explore the development and impact of the modern nuclear family and how we can create and cast a more expansive web of kinship.The list of artists used is in the outro.Introduction - 0:00Part I: Cooperation & Domination - 4:30It Takes A Village - 4:38The Origins of Patriarchy - 9:06Part II: The Rise & Fall of the Nuclear Family - 14:25The Rise of the Nuclear Family - 15:56The Fall of the Nuclear Family - 23:39Part III: Rethinking Family - 36:23The Mbuti Example - 37:46Radical Alternatives - 40:05Outro - 46:11=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew==Follow my music producer, salmon the ghost:soundcloud.com/salmontheghost=Music:Sun (prod. salmon the ghost)outro music: Cedar Grove by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:Books:The Anti-Social Family by Michèle BarrettRace and Family: A Structural Approach by Roberta L. ColesPatriarchy, Power, and Pay: The Transformation of American Families, 1800-2015 by Steven RugglesWhat Kinship Is-And Is Not by Marshall SahlinsMothers and Others by Sarah Blaffer HrdyThe Creation of Patriarchy by Gerda LernerLiberating Life by Abdullah OcalanThe Rise of Hierarchy by Peter GelderloosThe Sociology of Housework by Ann OakleyArticles:macleans.ca/opinion/how-the-nuclear-family-structure-was-forced-upon-present-day-black-familieshttps://kb.osu.edu/bitstream/handle/1811/84777/1/arielle_hooks_thesis_asc.pdfcohousing.org/directory/temescal-commonstheanarchistlibrary.org/library/tom-knoche-organizing-communitieshttp://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/jay-lucien-varlam-akra-tenants-unionstheatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/03/the-nuclear-family-was-a-mistake/605536aeon.co/ideas/there-is-a-better-way-to-parent-than-the-nuclear-familytheanarchistlibrary.org/library/adam-weaver-especifismoOther Great Videos On Family By Anarchists:youtu.be/WuEoPuh0EBsyoutu.be/DX61fuZMRrM
Rethinking Maslows Hierarchy of Needs Andrewism 2021-11-24 | Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a popular framework for understanding human psychology. But is there a more expansive framework we can explore and apply? Let's find out.The list of artists used is in the outro.Introduction - 0:00Rethinking Maslow - 3:20Siksika-Blackfoot Society - 4:40First Nations Philosophy - 6:43Conclusion - 8:51Outro - 10:31=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew==Follow my music producer, salmon the ghost:soundcloud.com/salmontheghost=Music:Sun (prod. salmon the ghost)outro music: Cedar Grove by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1=Sources & Resources:Could the Blackfoot Wisdom that Inspired Maslow Guide Us Now?: gatherfor.medium.com/maslow-got-it-wrong-ae45d6217a8cWho Created Maslow’s Iconic Pyramid?: blogs.scientificamerican.com/beautiful-minds/who-created-maslows-iconic-pyramidFirst Nations Parenting: cwrp.ca/sites/default/files/publications/en/exploring_first_narions_parenting_a_literature_review_and_expert_consultation_with_blackfoot_elders.pdf
Grasshoppers, Locusts & Human Nature Andrewism 2021-11-15 | Videos:The Myth of Human Nature: youtu.be/OkCpQggjZksRethinking Human History: youtu.be/hTREU-xVeY0Books:Civilized to Death by Christopher RyanThe Dawn of Everything by David Graeber and David WengrowAgainst the Grain by James C ScottAnarchy Works by Peter GelderloosSupport me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew
Solarpunk Is Not Enough Andrewism 2021-11-10 | Solarpunk is a powerful idea, but without practical action and a solid analysis of the systems that dominate the planet, it won't be enough.Zoe Bee's Video:youtu.be/8OC8dRWD9NAThe list of artists used is in the outro.Introduction - 0:00Key Elements of Solarpunk - 1:24What Isn't Solarpunk - 4:17Outro - 10:03=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew==Follow my music producer, salmon the ghost:soundcloud.com/salmontheghost=Music:Sun (prod. salmon the ghost)outro music: Cedar Grove by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1
On Leftist Disunity Andrewism 2021-10-27 | Watch the whole video before commenting. As I’ve expressed in the past, I don’t self-identify as a "leftist" because I believe it's too broad to meaningfully encapsulate the vast diversity of perspectives under its banner. I just wanted to clarify my position in greater detail in this video so that y’all understand where I’m coming from, even if you disagree. Peace!introduction - 0:00what is the left - 0:46what i'm not saying - 7:39moving forward - 8:49The list of artists used is in the outro.=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew=outro music: Cedar Grove by joe zempelYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1
SOLARPUNK 2021 - A Collaborative Art Project Andrewism 2021-10-13 | The First Annual Andrewism Art Collab is finally here!Thank you to each and every artist that made this possible.see y'all next year ;)music by joe zempel:YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCCuMhK75-tYDMV_7nEExFmgSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3vVDncwsr2d6svvsH8WVYO?si=XCvFfCf5RM--WiCRHTUjgw&dl_branch=1Artists:CleoInstagram - instagram.com/cleodrawssHans Widmertheanarchistlibrary.org/library/p-m-bolo-boloJennyTumblr - tumblr.com/blog/view/jennydynartCatInstagram - instagram.com/idyllustrationsNatashaInstagram - instagram.com/turquesa_tashaDeviantArt - deviantart.com/tashatyloJer GlennCassTwitter - twitter.com/casswantsrevoltmbsDerrick HsuTwitter - twitter.com/derrickshsuRhakonTwitter - twitter.com/rhakonSolarisJInstagram - instagram.com/okeijarle=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew
Rethinking Human History Andrewism 2021-10-06 | It's time to discard some common misconceptions and rethink our perspective on human history, so that we can truly reckon with the scope of our political possibilities.The list of artists used is in the outro.Thumbnail art by Richard Tongue.Introduction - 0:00Optimum Inequality - 3:10Agriculture and the "Inevitable" - 7:38The Wealth of Evidence - 14:20Rethinking Human History - 23:53Outro - 30:52=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew=Follow me on Medium.comsaint-drew.medium.com=My website:saint-drew.carrd.co=Follow my music producer, salmon the ghost:soundcloud.com/salmontheghost=Music:Sun (prod. salmon the ghost)Rodeo days (prod. Zeus The God x Greg Sekeres)=Sources & Resources:Against the Grain by James C ScottHow To Change The Course of Human History by David Graeber and David Wengrow (penguin.co.uk/books/314/314162/the-dawn-of-everything/9780241402429.html)nytimes.com/2015/07/10/opinion/to-each-age-its-inequality.htmleurozine.com/change-course-human-historyyoutu.be/EvUzdJSK4x8
How We Can Make Solarpunk A Reality (ft. @OurChangingClimate) Andrewism 2021-09-24 | Solarpunk is a vision of the future that we can implement today. Here are just a few ways to get started!Check out @OurChangingClimate's video for even more solarpunk solutions!youtu.be/u3aauiR9M88Mentioned Tik-Tokers:tiktok.com/@octaviachilltiktok.com/@sfinbloomThe list of artists used is in the outro.Introduction - 0:00Guerilla Gardening - 3:16Food Forest - 8:24GMOs - 15:38Terracotta Cooling (ft. OCC) - 18:48Conclusion - 21:21Outro - 21:49=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew=Follow me on Medium.comsaint-drew.medium.com=My website:saint-drew.carrd.co=Follow my music producer, salmon the ghost:soundcloud.com/salmontheghost=Music:Sun (prod. salmon the ghost)Rodeo days (prod. Zeus The God x Greg Sekeres)=Sources & Resources:http://www.guerrillagardening.orghome.howstuffworks.com/gardening/garden-design/guerrilla-gardening.htmHow radical gardeners took back New York City - youtube.com/watch?v=_g2CaF12xxwtiktok.com/@octaviachilprojectfoodforest.orgstartafoodforest.comchelseagreen.com/2021/designing-a-forest-garden-the-seven-story-gardenthehomesteadinghippy.com/how-to-build-a-food-forestA Forest Garden With 500 Edible Plants - youtube.com/watch?v=Q_m_0UPOzuIOCC - What is Permaculture? - youtube.com/watch?v=QXTXNSWOAqQhealthline.com/nutrition/gmo-pros-and-cons
on deschooling our minds Andrewism 2021-09-20 | Full video on Anarchist Pedagogies Network:youtube.com/watch?v=z7lrKxnZMZISupport me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew
The Tyranny of the Clock Andrewism 2021-09-15 | But when did it start?And when will it stop?Time is important and I am a clock. The list of artists used is in the outro.Introduction - 0:00Time Is A Construct - 0:47The Tyranny of the Clock - 4:11Break Free - 9:28Outro - 11:49=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew=Follow me on Medium.comsaint-drew.medium.com=My website:saint-drew.carrd.co=Follow my music producer, salmon the ghost:soundcloud.com/salmontheghost=Music:Sun (prod. salmon the ghost)Rodeo days (prod. Zeus The God x Greg Sekeres)=Sources & Resources:http://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/george-woodcock-the-tyranny-of-the-clockhttp://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/bertrand-russell-in-praise-of-idleness-11-02-05-22-00-46theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/nov/28/breakfast-health-america-kellog-food-lifestyletheatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/03/your-weird-pandemic-meals-are-probably-fine/618210
How We Can Spread Our Ideas Andrewism 2021-09-01 | Enjoy this quick little guide to radical propaganda 😎 All part of the broader fight.The list of artists used is in the outro.Introduction - 0:00How to Propaganda - 2:48Outro - 8:35=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew=Follow me on Medium.comsaint-drew.medium.com=My website:saint-drew.carrd.co=Follow my music producer, salmon the ghost:soundcloud.com/salmontheghost=Music:Sun (prod. salmon the ghost)Rodeo days (prod. Zeus The God x Greg Sekeres)=Sources & Resources:Partially inspired by this zine from Bandilang Itim: theanarchistlibrary.org/library/bandilang-itim-advertising-anarchy
How The African Diaspora Resisted Colonialism Andrewism 2021-08-20 | Let's explore the many avenues of resistance undertaken by the diverse cultures of the African Diaspora.Check out Saber's video here:youtu.be/OVdqLqfBIFgThe list of artists used is in the outro.Introduction - 0:00Spirituality + Resistance - 1:53Culture + Resistance - 18:17Technology + Resistance (ft Saber) - 19:59Conclusion - 23:07Outro - 23:36=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew=Follow me on Medium.comsaint-drew.medium.com=My website:saint-drew.carrd.co=Follow my music producer, salmon the ghost:soundcloud.com/salmontheghost=Music:Sun (prod. salmon the ghost)Rodeo days (prod. Zeus The God x Greg Sekeres)=Sources & Resources:Trinidad Orisha: caribbean-beat.com/issue-34/drums-and-coloursSpiritual Baptist: worldcat.org/title/baptist-denomination-a-concise-history-commemorating-one-hundred-and-seventy-five-years-1816-1991-of-the-establishment-of-the-company-villages-and-the-baptist-faith-in-trinidad-and-tobago/oclc/26498541Shango: jstor.org/stable/40653857Candomble/Umbanda: https://brasilescola.uol.com.br/religiao/diferenca-entre-candomble-umbanda.htmAfrocentricity: http://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2223-03862016000200006Afrocentric Humanism: jstor.org/stable/25704075History of African American Humanism: https://books.google.tt/books?id=0X-pmm2x-NwC
Lets Go Solarpunks Andrewism 2021-08-17 | **PHOTOEPILEPSY WARNING**“If we do not do the impossible, we shall be faced with the unthinkable.”What is Solarpunk? - youtube.com/watch?v=hHI61GHNGJManarchy.works0:00 - Early Humanity0:11 - Civilization0:22 - 20th Century Movements0:32 - Climate Catastrophe0:43 - Solarpunk 10:57 - Praxis 11:20 - State Violence1:42 - Solarpunk 22:03 - Praxis 22:23 - Ongoing Movements2:36 - ConclusionSolarpunk Artists Featured:Jessica PerlsteinJames McKayLuc SchuitenChobani Yoghurt Ad=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew
The Psychology of Authoritarianism Andrewism 2021-08-04 | A deep dive into the minds of both authoritarian followers and authoritarian leaders.The list of artists used is in the outro.Introduction - 0:00What is Right-Wing Authoritarianism? - 1:49Sidenote: Left-Wing Authoritarianism - 9:22The Roots of Authoritarian Aggression - 13:08The Mind of the Authoritarian Follower - 18:22The Mind of the Authoritarian Leader - 24:26The Roots of Social Domination Orientation - 31:05Milgram's Experiments - 35:32Now What? - 42:07Outro - 47:54=Support me on Patreon!patreon.com/saintdrew=Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/_saintdrew=Follow me on Medium.comsaint-drew.medium.com=My website:saint-drew.carrd.co=Follow my music producer, salmon the ghost:soundcloud.com/salmontheghost=Music:Sun (prod. salmon the ghost)Rodeo days (prod. Zeus The God x Greg Sekeres)=Sources & Resources:King Geedorah - FazersThe Authoritarians by Bob Altemyer: evcforum.net/DataDropsite/TheAuthoritarians.pdfRWA Scale: openpsychometrics.org/tests/RWASThe Authoritarian Specter by Bob AltemyerClarifying the Structure and Nature of Left-wing Authoritarianism by Thomas H. CostelloSummary of Authoritarian Types and Traits: issuepedia.org/The_Authoritarians/traits
