Today, our external freedom from control is under threat

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3 Consequences

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Arguments

Argument #26be795a 0 0 1

If it is true that...

New governance models have sprung up pushing for a particular vision of fairness, or the desire to centralize power 0 0 1

and

A governance model that pushes for a particular vision of fairness, or the desire to centralize power, can subtly erode individual freedom of action 0 0 1

Then it must be true that...

Today, our external freedom from control is under threat 0 0 1

Argument #918ec455 0 0 0

If it is true that...

New governance models have sprung up pushing for a particular vision of fairness, or the desire to centralize power 0 0 1

Then it must be true that...

Today, our external freedom from control is under threat 0 0 1

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Consequences

Argument #8f70cb51 0 0 0

If it is true that...

Today, our internal freedom to develop and exercise our capacities fully is under threat 0 0 1

and

Today, our external freedom from control is under threat 0 0 1

Then it must be true that...

Today, true autonomy is under threat 0 0 1

Argument #ae2258ef 0 0 0

If it is true that...

Today, our external freedom from control is under threat 0 0 1

Then it must be true that...

Today, true autonomy is under threat 0 0 1

Argument #cae8cb7b 0 0 1

If it is true that...

True autonomy involves both external freedom from control and the internal freedom to develop and exercise our capacities fully 0 0 1

and

Today, our internal freedom to develop and exercise our capacities fully is under threat 0 0 1

and

Today, our external freedom from control is under threat 0 0 1

Then it must be true that...

Today, true autonomy is under threat 0 0 1

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