Teach others how to be independent. The antithesis to an ideology that depends on a central authority is individual authority.
Could you expand on this a bit? How does one become truly independent in this world? Or better yet how do you define independence?
I find that human needs are best prioritized according to . Most of the needs in one layer need to be taken care of before we can start to tackle the needs in the higher layers. The most essential layer, the bottom layer, is the physiological needs -- food, water, air, shelter, sleep, clothing, sex, etc. The more that people can satisfy these needs without relying on others, the more control they have of themselves, and the less power others will have over them.
How does one become more independent in these areas? At the very least, learn learn learn. Know your food and understand the effects each food has on your health & mental state. Know your breathing techniques. Know the material properties of the clothes you wear. Know how to maintain a house. Etc. Armed with knowledge, people can then take action in these areas.
Good shit, I was thinking about Maslow as a matter of fact after reading some of the responses here. Interesting take on how not relying on others as we move up the hierarchy as it relates to true independence.
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