Online scammers, the mob and AI companies all have many things in common than what first meets the eye. These seemingly different businesses operate with a shared philosophy when it comes to how to run their operations. Their reasons for adopting it are different, but they all leverage the same mechanism. Capitalisms process of alienation. Gotta keep’em separated # In addition to being a song from a mediocre punk band from the late 90ies, this is also a pillar in how capitalism works.

I was progressing through my thirties and I was cleaning out some stuff in my parents garage when I found some old fanzines from when I was young. It reminded me of a time when I was politically conscious. Reflecting on it I realized that I had somehow lost connection with this part of me, life and things came in the way. The fire I had was gone and it saddened me.

These are some things that, to me, is some of the knowledge that underpins a lot of where I am right now. A collection of knowledge which has brought me to where I am on my journey, means as inspiration if you are not sure where to start. Regardless of your political orientation, these books will provide you knowledge that you’d find useful. With this basic knowledge, you are well set to learn more.