Thinking they might need it is one thing. Thinking self-styled gurus forcing themselves on people unilaterally is another
Conversation
Replying to
All freedom rests on the freedom to figure stuff out for themselves, badly if necessary.
1
2
Replying to
Agreed. Forcing people towards enlightenment has never worked: Tibet.
1
1
1
Replying to
""We reject kings, presidents and voting. We believe in rough consensus and running code" ietf.org/tao.html
3
2
2
Replying to
2
3
Replying to
Opt-in followership implies a leadership model that is definitely not "kings" or "presidents" or even "gurus"
1
Replying to
That is *precisely* the model for gurus. The guru-disciple relationship is like a spiritual adoption process. Vows are exchanged.
1
1
Replying to
Nope. Tradition has an extraordinary conditioning and coercive power that makes the student's choice not a free choice.
2
Replying to
If a tradition has enough inertia to legitimize the label "guru" or equivalent, it has the power to go crazy.
2
Replying to
if we are all powerless, we will continue to destroy the world one free human at a time.
1
Replying to
I'll watch your progress in over-the-radar world saving with interest :)
Replying to

