rvyhvn

There’s a pattern I keep seeing, especially online where someone steps up to do something different, tries to shift the culture or challenge the norm, and instead of support, they get bombarded with demands. “Why don’t you do more?” “You should fix X too” As if trying to change anything means you’re now responsible for everything. As if one person is supposed to carry the entire system on their back. This reflects a deeper problem: people constantly externalize responsibility. They expect change to come from someone else—some leader, some influencer, some movement, some system. Rarely from themselves.

It’s the same mindset that keeps people trapped in cycles of dependency on authority—whether it's politicians, celebrities, or “visionaries.” They wait. They comment. They criticize. But they rarely start. The agent of change is expected to be prophetic, to know all, fix all, and be everything for everyone meanwhile the crowd stays seated, watching. This is why systems of power persist. Not because they’re strong, but because most people won’t act unless someone gives them permission. That’s why even with all the information and tools we have, so many still cling to illusions of saviors—presidents, parties, parliaments—as if those constructs ever had people’s true interests at heart. This isn’t a call to be apolitical. It’s a call to stop waiting for permission. Stop demanding prophecy. Start becoming the kind of person who acts, even without recognition, even when it’s imperfect. Especially when it's imperfect.

Criticism is easy. Creation is hard. Most people never cross that line. You want a better world? Start with yourself. Build with those around you. No one's coming to save you. There’s no prophecy. There’s just action.

All thoughts are my own. Feedback is welcome. Contact: Email: rvyhvn@tuta.io

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Being an anarchist is often misunderstood. Many people think it's about breaking all rules and creating chaos. Additionally in my country, even mainstream media are mistakenly saying vandalism is equal to anarchism. This make me shake my head as they don't understand what anarchism really is. I've been practically doing anarchism value in my immediate social circles. I contribute to education, I reject about structural group in college especially for making decisions and I educate people about abstaining from political participation because no politicians can truly be trusted. I often share my thoughts on social issues from an anarchist point of view. Like most anarchists, I believe in building a society aligned with anarchist values. But still, I don't want anarchism to be applied in our society yet, in any state. Why?

Too Extreme for People to Accept

Anarchism is seen as “too far left” ideology, unlike socialism or communism, we reject hierarchical rulers. Everyone should be treated equally and all opinions should matter (as long as they're logically sound). But most countries today are run by conservatives who uphold capitalism, which is the complete opposite anarchism. These governments are elected by the conservative citizens, so the system and the people share the same ideology. Which makes it harder to spread anarchist values. By definition, conservatism is a commitment to traditional values and ideas with opposition to change or innovation. Capitalism has been dominant for over a century. That's why people fear radical change. Which leads to the next point.

Historical Failures of Leftist Ideas

The Soviet Union was once the biggest leftist state in the world and it collapsed. Many people now see that as proof that leftist ideologies don’t work. They say systems like socialism or anarchism are too utopian to survive in the real world. Because of that fear, anarchism is seen as unrealistic, even dangerous.

Anarchism Is Misunderstood

This ties into ignorance and media literacy. Many people think anarchism means “no rules” e.g. total chaos, violence, people killing each other. That’s NOT what anarchism is. As I mentioned earlier, the media here even label May Day protests as “anarchic” just because of vandalism or people spray-painting walls. That’s not anarchism, that’s just destruction. These false narratives shape public misunderstanding.

Bad People Still Exist

This is the main reason I don't think anarchism can work right now. There are still people who will take advantage of others if laws don’t exist. Legal systems, even if flawed, can still restrain some bad behavior. But in a world without written laws? Those people would feel free to exploit, harm, or abuse others. It’s like saying morals come from religion. If religion disappears, would some people suddenly start robbing, raping, or killing? That’s the scary part.

People today still need to learn how to be decent human beings and open themselves to new perspectives. Only then can we start introducing anarchist values in a real, meaningful way.

All thoughts are my own. Feedback is welcome. Contact: Email: rvyhvn@tuta.io

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