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Revolution in the twenty-first century

[[Revolution]] in the [[21st century]].

You might take it as a factual list of revolutions that have already happened: [[21st-century revolutions]]. There have been plenty of [[revolutionary waves]] already.

You might look forwards and take it as the intent to inspire a world revolution beyond capitalism.

You may find articles related to [[Occupy]], the [[Arab spring]], etc. Also the aftermath e.g. [[Arab Winter]].

What kind of revolution?

First off. What do we mean by revolution. There's various types. I'm a socialist so [[Revolutionary socialism]] is my thing. End of capitalism, onset of socialism is the end goal, and revolution is the means, as opposed to e.g. gradual reform.

That said, a revolution doesn't happen over night, so you have to plant the seeds.

How?

I have anarchist tendencies so favour [[socialism from below]] rather than socialism from above. Though I recognise the need for organisation for any lasting revolution so wish for a [[synthesis of horizontalism and verticalism]].

In the 21st century it seems inevitable that [[the revolution will be networked]] one way or another.

[[Educate, agitate, organise]]. Educate - read and disseminate. Agitate - ? Organise - participate in networks, out of this form [[communities of praxis]].

I believe in [[prefiguration]], so enact the parts of the future you want to see today. Also works for network building.

Join and support [[cooperatives]]. Participate in [[Mutual aid]] and [[Self-governance]]. Form [[affinity groups]]. Become a [[commoner]]. Do all of these both locally and globally. Be part of the [[catalyst group]] for the [[emergent revolution]].

When?

My starting bet for socialism to be solidly the prevalent structure worldwide is: 2099

However "[[the revolution is continuous]]" – [[vera]]

so continuous revolution and revolutionary waves along the way to that point. [[intensive revolution]]s leading to [[extensive revolution]].

Some links that might be worth reading
📖 stoas
⥱ context
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