This idea of an empowering epistemology is fertile. What other examples besides gun and wellness culture? I'm bad at this mindset. I don't even do much prep for realistic threats in my environment (earthquake prep is probably wise in Seattle)
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Personal responsibility. Just the idea that you can improve your life by making better choices. This is somewhat of a taboo concept in a lot of circles.
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I don't think that's an empowering epistemology in terms of the article I tweeted. It doesn't come from a sense of an empowerment deficit (crime and toxins all around that you're helpless against)
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Just came back and found this. I see how aromatherapy and assault rifles give a false sense of control, but I’d also argue that most non-sociopaths have an empowerment deficit.
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It's an indeterminate thing for most people though, not focused on a specific environmental condition/cause. I think it turns into this sort of thing once it finds a focus. And it has to be physical to ride the collective security of community.
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