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[–] 6 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (2 children)

"Horizontalism" is definitely a core element of anarchist thought. I've also advocated for thinking in terms of consent.

I do think there's value in adversarial terminology, but there's also alienation.

It is important though to be a bit careful about radically redefining a bunch of terminology. Subcultures that do that tend to produce cults.

Also the "circle A" symbol comes from an anarchist Masonic lodge. It is rooted in European culture, but it's a little more complex than that. It's also connected to the occult, which includes both orientalist appropriations of Jewish symbolism as well as honest Integrations of traditional Jewish philosophy.

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    It is important though to be a bit careful about radically redefining a bunch of terminology. Subcultures that do that tend to produce cults.

    If you see some red flags, let me know ;)

    Also the “circle A” symbol comes from an anarchist Masonic lodge. It is rooted in European culture, but it’s a little more complex than that. It’s also connected to the occult, which includes both orientalist appropriations of Jewish symbolism as well as honest Integrations of traditional Jewish philosophy.

    Ah, interesting. Couldn't find anyting about it on the internet though.

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