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Hamish CampbellCan people engage with the #4opens process? The #4opens is a completely obverse social restating of the #FOSS development model — but with a critical edition: The return of #openprocess, something we’ve lost over the last 10 years due to our reliance on encrypted chat.With this in mind, what is still #blocking the #openweb reboot? One thing I’ve learned from the last five years of the #openweb reboot is this: The #geekproblem is inadequate for the scale of change and challenge we face. Currently, the #geekproblem is a HARD […] <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/can-people-engage-with-the-4opens-process/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://hamishcampbell.com/can-people-engage-with-the-4opens-process/</a>

witchescauldronKeeping Conversation’s useful, with the Fluffy-Spiky Debate <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/keeping-conversations-open-the-fluffy-spiky-debate/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://hamishcampbell.com/keeping-conversations-open-the-fluffy-spiky-debate/</a> it needs to be said that <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/blinded" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#blinded</a> dogmatic <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/fluffy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fluffy</a> people can become nasty <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/fuckwits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fuckwits</a> without a clue, in this they are blinded <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/spiky" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#spiky</a>, what do you think we can do with this mess?

Hamish CampbellOpen vs Closed Security: Finding a Path Through the Mess In a world where digital activism is all surveilled, we need to understand better the balance between open and closed security. If you're doing anything politically sensitive or "#spiky," the safest option is to organize offline. Government analysts, corporate spies, and bad actors easily map connections inside the #dotcons and gather intel through the #openweb. The challenge is that, while secure communication tools exist, relying on them requires an almost impossible level of tech […] <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/open-vs-closed-security-finding-a-path-through-the-mess/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://hamishcampbell.com/open-vs-closed-security-finding-a-path-through-the-mess/</a>

Hamish CampbellSocial Media Monitoring, data scraping In a #4opens project like the #Fediverse, this article’s framing makes no sense as a native view of the #openweb. The data exists in a commons — and while you could apply a #CC licence and try to enforce it. In the end, #4opens is just that #open, but as the article highlights, there are real issues in understanding how open systems intersect with state and corporate surveillance. Fediverse & Mass Surveillance — A research article breaks down how the Fediverse presents both […] <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/social-media-monitoring-data-scraping/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://hamishcampbell.com/social-media-monitoring-data-scraping/</a>

Hamish CampbellSignal-to-noise is a hard conversation Signal-to-noise is a hard conversation to have. In our #postmodern world, the very idea of common agreement on what constitutes signal or noise feels elusive, even when it’s often obvious to the community. The undermining of shared narratives fractured our sense of collective reality. In the absence of common ground, every perspective risks becoming its own echo chamber, amplifying what it values as signal while dismissing conflicting views as noise. This dynamic plays out in countless […] <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/signal-to-noise-is-a-hard-conversation/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://hamishcampbell.com/signal-to-noise-is-a-hard-conversation/</a>

Hamish CampbellKeeping Conversation’s Open – the Fluffy-Spiky Debate In activist spaces and grassroots communities, the tension between #fluffy and #spiky approaches is a well-worn dynamic. Fluffy represents a gentler, consensus-driven path, centred on kindness, inclusion, and collective care. Spiky, on the other hand, is sharp-edged, direct, and confrontational, willing to disrupt and break things to push for change. Both paths have their place, but the trouble arises when fluffy turns dogmatic, morphing into a hard passive-aggressive policing that silences […] <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/keeping-conversations-open-the-fluffy-spiky-debate/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://hamishcampbell.com/keeping-conversations-open-the-fluffy-spiky-debate/</a>

Hamish CampbellWhen doors to dialogue slam shut, people look for other ways to be heard With the crackdown on #XR’s peaceful, #fluffy protests, it's no surprise that frustration is spilling over into stronger, more disruptive actions. When one path to change is systematically #blocked, history shows that movements tend to turn #spiky, and we’re already seeing this shift. Recent events, like the symbolic damage by Oxford University by the Palestine Action group, or climate activists turning to sabotage, signal a new phase in the fight for justice and survival. This […] <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/when-doors-to-dialogue-slam-shut-people-look-for-other-ways-to-be-heard/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://hamishcampbell.com/when-doors-to-dialogue-slam-shut-people-look-for-other-ways-to-be-heard/</a>

Hamish Campbell“Compost tending” the fabric of #openweb Let's look at what makes sense: it’s about collective dynamics, not individual blame. The focus is on mapping the social landscape, understanding the patterns of dysfunction, and then figuring out how to break through those blockages. The idea of switching between #spiky and #fluffy approaches as needed is powerful, rejecting rigid ideology in favour of practical, responsive action. Making the #blocking visible is essential. So much of the stagnation in #openweb and activist spaces comes […] <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/compost-tending-the-fabric-of-openweb/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://hamishcampbell.com/compost-tending-the-fabric-of-openweb/</a>

witchescauldron<a href="https://kolektiva.social/@rooftopjaxx" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@rooftopjaxx</a> just trying that one, in context, not as spiky as normal flow <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OMN" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OMN</a>what d you think, it's a part of the "native" non-native metaphor to help in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/4opens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#4opens</a>Would it help with the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/fashernistas" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fashernistas</a>? Now that is back to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/spiky" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#spiky</a> ;)

Hamish CampbellActivism Matters for Tech Development and #FOSS Paths The role of #protestcamps in direct action, protest camps are temporary activist spaces set up in public areas to bring attention to social, environmental, and political issues. These camps create a direct action environment where people gather, discuss, and demonstrate. They range from #fluffy (peaceful and symbolic) to #spiky (disruptive and confrontational), depending on the nature of the cause and the activists involved.Some examples of protest movements: #Occupy Movement – Challenged […] <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/activism-matters-for-tech-development-and-foss-paths/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://hamishcampbell.com/activism-matters-for-tech-development-and-foss-paths/</a>

witchescauldron<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/spiky" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#spiky</a>We need to normalise that aware people and there are a few, when they see a <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/web" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#web</a> parasite prod it and say you're a parasite, if this creature is actively doing harm they need to remove it from its victim. With the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/openweb" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#openweb</a> reboot growing there are a huge influx of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/mainstreaming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#mainstreaming</a> parasites, this is a normal problem, and we collectively need a normal response to keep our <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/openweb" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#openweb</a> heathy.Yes a little polemical, how would you put this?<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/fluffy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fluffy</a> We need to make it standard practice for those who are aware—however few of us there may be—to call out <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/web" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#web</a> parasites when we see them. If something is feeding off the native <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/openweb" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#openweb</a>, we should name it. And if it’s actively doing harm, we should remove it before more damage is done.With the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/openweb" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#openweb</a> reboot gaining momentum, the usual flood of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/mainstreaming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#mainstreaming</a> parasites is arriving. This is to be expected, but that doesn’t mean we should just accept it. A healthy <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/openweb" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#openweb</a> requires a collective immune response—recognition, resistance, and, where necessary, removal.<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/KISS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#KISS</a>

witchescauldronOn the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/fluffy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fluffy</a> side, the problem is less "them" than "us", we are not creating the spaces that they could be better people though. So we fucked up here, what are "we" going to do about this mess making? Let’s try a <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/spiky" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#spiky</a> view of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/fluconf" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fluconf</a> <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/lets-try-a-spiky-view-of-fluconf/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://hamishcampbell.com/lets-try-a-spiky-view-of-fluconf/</a>

Hamish CampbellLet’s try a <a href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23spiky" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#spiky</a> view of <a href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23fluconf" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fluconf</a> <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/lets-try-a-spiky-view-of-fluconf/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hamishcampbell.com/lets-try-a-s...</a> Meanwhile, real alternatives we need, the commons, the <a href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23openweb" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#openweb</a>, grassroots movements are not here, the cycle repeats. We need composting. <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/lets-try-a-spiky-view-of-fluconf/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Let’s try a #spiky view of #fl...</a>

witchescauldronLet’s try a <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/spiky" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#spiky</a> view of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/fluconf" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fluconf</a> <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/lets-try-a-spiky-view-of-fluconf/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://hamishcampbell.com/lets-try-a-spiky-view-of-fluconf/</a> Meanwhile, real alternatives we need, the commons, the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/openweb" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#openweb</a>, grassroots movements are not here, the cycle repeats. We need composting.

Hamish CampbellThe tension between different approaches to activism highlights the need for creative synthesis in addressing the broader social and ecological crises we face. <ol><li>Fluffy vs. <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/spiky/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Spiky</a>: A Diversity of Tactics The idea that both working within the system (<a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/fluffy/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fluffy</a>) and challenging it directly (<a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/spiky/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#spiky</a>) are necessary is central to creating a robust and adaptive movement. Building “common ground” is crucial, but the left’s fragmentation under decades of <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/neoliberalism/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#neoliberalism</a> and <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/postmodernism/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#postmodernism</a> has left it standing in a metaphorical swamp. Moving forward requires reclaiming a grounded, shared space—intellectually, socially, and ecologically.</li><li>Revisiting <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/modernism/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Modernism</a> A return to modernist thinking—despite its flaws—can offer clarity and purpose, emphasizing structure, progress, and shared goals. Balancing this with the experimental potential of socialism and anarchism, especially on a distributed scale (enabled by federation and P2P technologies), creates room for growth outside the mainstream.</li><li>Liberal Social Democracy as a Step Back While the ultimate goal may lie in more radical transformations, liberal social democracy can serve as a stepping stone away from the creeping threat of fascism. This pragmatic approach helps to stabilize the ground for further progress.</li><li>Deathcult vs. <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/lifecult/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Lifecult</a>: The Cultural Meta-Narrative The <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/deathcult/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#deathcult</a> metaphor encapsulates a culture driven by greed, materialism, and ecological destruction. The <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/lifecult/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#lifecult</a> offers a messy but hopeful alternative, grounded in values like ecology, social justice, and collective care. The process of “composting”—transforming negative aspects into fertile ground—is a powerful metaphor for this shift.</li><li>The Role of Undercurrents True hope lies in the undercurrents of social movements that challenge mainstream culture and provide alternative narratives. These undercurrents, messy as they may be, are where transformative potential resides. A focus on “life-affirming values” helps to communicate with those who may be entrenched in rationality or blinded by the logic of the <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/deathcult/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#deathcult</a>.</li></ol>Suggestions for Moving Forward: Focus on finding shared values between different activist approaches to foster solidarity while respecting diversity of tactics. Encourage small-scale experimentation with alternative economic and social models, leveraging federation and P2P tech to scale these efforts. Storytelling using metaphors like <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/deathcult/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#deathcult</a> and <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/lifecult/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#lifecult</a> to reframe conversations and make complex issues relatable and actionable. Education and agitation to challenge apathy and individualism by helping people reconnect with collective action and shared purpose. Ecology of movements, its helpful to recognize the importance of both reformist (<a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/fluffy/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fluffy</a>) and radical (<a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/spiky/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#spiky</a>) approaches as complementary rather than contradictory.<a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/what-can-we-learn-what-can-we-do/" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://hamishcampbell.com/what-can-we-learn-what-can-we-do/</a><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/deathcult/" target="_blank">#deathcult</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/fluffy/" target="_blank">#fluffy</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/lifecult/" target="_blank">#lifecult</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/modernism/" target="_blank">#Modernism</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/neoliberalism/" target="_blank">#neoliberalism</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/postmodernism/" target="_blank">#postmodernism</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/spiky/" target="_blank">#spiky</a>

Hamish CampbellHonesty is about laying out a stark accurate critique of the current situation, particularly the barriers posed by <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/mainstreaming/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/mainstreaming/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#mainstreaming</a> progressives, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ngo/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ngo/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NGO</a> parasites, and the broader tech churn. We need to build on the vision for mediating this <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/blocking/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/blocking/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#blocking</a> and advancing real change through the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OMN</a> projects.First step is to mediate the blocking, to compost the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/shitpile/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/shitpile/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#shitpile</a> by applying the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/4opens/" target="_blank">#4opens</a> rigorously as a filter to weed out the 90% of crap. Projects that don’t align with these principles should be sidelined. Then we need more trust networks, like <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ogb/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ogb/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OGB</a> and OMN to build trust-based paths, reducing noise and focusing on genuine contributions.Shift focus from <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/fluffy/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/fluffy/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fluffy</a> to <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/spiky/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/spiky/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#spiky</a>, by calling out <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ngo/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ngo/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NGO</a> parasites, to challenge and expose organizations that drain focus and energy without contributing to real change. Push for spiky agendas, embrace messy, hard, and meaningful work rather than safe, feel-good approaches that reinforce the status quo.Simplify to build complexity, by simplicity first, start with clear tools and frameworks like the 4opens and grow complexity organically through collaborative work. Reject digital drugs, the dotcons’ attempts to lull movements into compliance with endless distractions and complexity masquerading as progress.Breaking the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/mainstreaming/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/mainstreaming/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#mainstreaming</a> trap, by creating focused campaigns targeting progressive allies to pull them out of the mainstream and into trust-based grassroots movements. Use storytelling, art, and direct action to expose the limitations of mainstreaming progressivism.Build bridges to wider communities, start with small, resilient networks that are human-scale. Expand outward from these trusted cores to bring in diverse voices and new ideas. Avoid purity tests—recognize that we’re all smeared with dotcons culture and approach people where they are. The world we’re building with OMN—a future where simplicity leads to complexity—requires a shift in ideology. It’s about moving people from passive consumption under the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/dotcons/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/dotcons/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#dotcons</a> to active participation in building a better, progressive world.On this path are there any humans out there? If so, the choice is simple but profound, join efforts like the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OMN</a>. Embrace the tools and principles of the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/4opens/" target="_blank">#4opens</a>. Compost the shit and grow something real. The question isn’t whether change is needed—it’s whether we have the courage and wisdom to make it happen. For those ready to move past the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/blocking/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/blocking/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#blocking</a>, now’s the time to pick up the shovel. 🌱<a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/outlining-the-native-openweb-path/" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://hamishcampbell.com/outlining-the-native-openweb-path/</a><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/4opens/" target="_blank">#4opens</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/blocking/" target="_blank">#blocking</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/dotcons/" target="_blank">#dotcons</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/fluffy/" target="_blank">#fluffy</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/mainstreaming/" target="_blank">#mainstreaming</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ngo/" target="_blank">#NGO</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ogb/" target="_blank">#OGB</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" target="_blank">#OMN</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/shitpile/" target="_blank">#shitpile</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/spiky/" target="_blank">#spiky</a>

Hamish CampbellDRAFTThe recent <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/xr/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/xr/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#XR</a> event at Windsor received little meaningful media coverage, well not in my filter bubble, it was totally invisible, which is disappointing considering the importance of the action. The video I made of last year’s London event is still relevant and illustrates the same core issues, even though this time they did take the step of staging an occupation. You can watch last year’s video: XR “is this all the is” 2023.<a href="https://youtu.be/1bQTmYTcCMQ" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/1bQTmYTcCMQ</a>This brings us to an important point: the balance between fluffy (non-confrontational, peaceful protest) and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/spiky/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/spiky/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#spiky</a> (more direct, disruptive action) tactics. Both approaches have their place and, when used in tandem, they can be very effective. The key is understanding that they complement each other—#fluffy actions draw in broad support and media attention, while <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/spiky/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/spiky/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#spiky</a> actions put real pressure on the power structures by creating disruption that cannot be ignored.It’s crucial to recognize that with increased effectiveness comes a cost: repression. That’s the paradox of impactful activism. The presence of repression is a useful indicator that what you’re doing is working, a sign that you are challenging the status quo in a way that makes those in power uncomfortable. If there is no repression, then it likely means your actions are not having any impact.So, we must continue to push this balance and accept that some degree of repression is a natural outcome of effective resistance. If we want to see real change, we need to be prepared for the response that comes when you genuinely challenge entrenched power. The goal is not to avoid repression, but to balance it in a way that sustains the movement and keeps up the pressure. <a class="" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/mastodon?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fwhy-are-xr-people-occupying-windsor-castle%2F&linkname=Why%20are%20people%20OCCUPYING%20WINDSOR%20CASTLE%20%23XR" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a class="" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/bluesky?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fwhy-are-xr-people-occupying-windsor-castle%2F&linkname=Why%20are%20people%20OCCUPYING%20WINDSOR%20CASTLE%20%23XR" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a class="" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/threads?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fwhy-are-xr-people-occupying-windsor-castle%2F&linkname=Why%20are%20people%20OCCUPYING%20WINDSOR%20CASTLE%20%23XR" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a class="" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/x?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fwhy-are-xr-people-occupying-windsor-castle%2F&linkname=Why%20are%20people%20OCCUPYING%20WINDSOR%20CASTLE%20%23XR" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a class="" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fwhy-are-xr-people-occupying-windsor-castle%2F&linkname=Why%20are%20people%20OCCUPYING%20WINDSOR%20CASTLE%20%23XR" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a class="" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/email?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fwhy-are-xr-people-occupying-windsor-castle%2F&linkname=Why%20are%20people%20OCCUPYING%20WINDSOR%20CASTLE%20%23XR" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a class="" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/why-are-xr-people-occupying-windsor-castle/" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://hamishcampbell.com/why-are-xr-people-occupying-windsor-castle/</a><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/fluffy/" target="_blank">#fluffy</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/spiky/" target="_blank">#spiky</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/xr/" target="_blank">#XR</a>

witchescauldronThe <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/XR" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#XR</a> event at Windsor had almost no useful media coverage, this video I made of last year's is still valid, even though this time they did do an occupation <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bQTmYTcCMQ" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bQTmYTcCMQ</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/fluffy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fluffy</a> needs balancing with <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/spiky" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#spiky</a> they complement each other, its works, but yes the is a cost in increased repression, that's how you can tell its working. If the is no repression, then you are having no effect.

Hamish CampbellDRAFTThe concept of the “good society” is the most socially profound questions we can ask, especially at this moment of history. As we face the overlapping crises of climate change, political instability, and extreme economic inequality, the question of what constitutes a “good society” becomes urgent and pressing. There is a need for a real change of path, to address the severe social, political, and environmental challenges of our time, we need more than just incremental change—we need a fundamental shift in how we think about society. This involves rethinking our economic, political, and social systems in ways that enhance the freedoms and well-being of the majority, rather than concentrating wealth and power in the hands of a few. This path we need leads us to break from the current <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/stupidindividualism/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/stupidindividualism/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#stupidindividualism</a> of <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/deathcult/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/deathcult/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#deathcult</a> worship to take a path to a very different “good society”. Not the current <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/mainstreaming/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/mainstreaming/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#mainstreaming</a> one that of the minimalist state advocated by <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/libertarians/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/libertarians/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#libertarians</a>, nor the highly constricted state envisioned by <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/neoliberalism/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/neoliberalism/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#neoliberalism</a>. Instead, we have the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/fluffy/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/fluffy/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fluffy</a> path of rejuvenated European social democracy or a new American Progressive Capitalism—a twenty-first-century version of the Scandinavian welfare state. Or the more <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/spiky/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/spiky/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#spiky</a> path, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/openweb/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/openweb/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#openweb</a> native anarchism or <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/4opens/" target="_blank">#4opens</a> data driven socialism.what we cannot do is stay with the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/neoliberalism/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/neoliberalism/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#neoliberalism</a> that has dominated the political and economic landscape for the past 40 years, the concentration of wealth and power among the nasty few while eroding the nicer meany, undermining democratic institutions and social bindings. Our current path, claims to promote “free markets,” has been lying to us, imposed new rules that be for the benefit of the wealthy and powerful at the expense of the broader society. This era of “ersatz capitalism,” socialized losses and privatized gains. The 2008 financial crisis, where governments bailed out banks with taxpayer money while the bankers themselves reaped enormous profits, is a prime example of this. This led to economic inequality, political corruption, and a loss of faith in social democratic paths. It is a road to fascism at worst and ecological and social break down at best, please let’s step away from this mess.On the fluffy path, there is a role for government, a role to play in creating a “good society.” This involves using the economic system to provide people with the resources they need to open the range of options available to them in life. This, in turn, enhances their freedom to act and live up to their potential. Its basic humanism. This path of the good society, would address the deprivations faced by those with low incomes, ensuring access to basic needs like healthcare, education, and housing. The assumption that economic rights and political rights are inseparable is core to this progressive path. That freedom can only be achieved when people have the economic security to exercise their political rights.The conception of “freedom” promoted by neoliberal thinkers like Friedrich Hayek and Milton Friedman has led us down a dangerous path. While they argued for “free markets” and minimal government intervention, in practice, this resulted in a system that restricts freedom for the many while expanding it for the few. The deregulation of markets and the reduction of taxes on the wealthy led to a concentration of power that threatens the foundations of the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/fluffy/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/fluffy/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fluffy</a> social democracy path. If we stay on this path it will lead us down the road to a twenty-first-century version of authoritarianism, where advances in science and technology are used to surveil and control us. In this Orwellian scenario, truth is sacrificed to power, and the freedoms of the majority are eroded.What would a path to a “good society” look like, that prioritizes the well-being and freedom of the many over the wealth and power of the few. From a <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/spiky/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/spiky/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#spiky</a> view this would need fundamentalist change that free us to take very different paths, there are seeds for this in the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OMN</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ogb/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ogb/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OGB</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/makeinghistory/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/makeinghistory/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#makeinghistory</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/indymediaback/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/indymediaback/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#indymediaback</a> etc. For people who doubt, the projects will work fine at the same time as meany people push the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/fluffy/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/fluffy/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fluffy</a> path, with its commitment to social democracy, progressive capitalism, or other systems that balance the needs of individuals with the responsibilities of the community.We are in a global, intellectual, and political war, the paths we take now will determine whether we move towards a just and equitable society, or whether we continue down the path of increasing inequality and authoritarianism, leading to <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/climatechaos/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/climatechaos/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#climatechaos</a> feeding death and displacement. It’s good to remember that the good society provides for the needs of all its people, enhances their freedoms, and ensures that democracy and justice are more than just “chatting class” noise. 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Hamish CampbellI have come to think that care for people requires a high degree of resistance to the culture around us, simply because that culture is dedicated to values that have no concern for people. A tension in society: the disconnect between cultural values and genuine care for people. Actually caring for people requires a strong resistance to prevailing cultural norms that prioritize profit, “efficiency”, and superficial success over human well-being. This resistance is crucial because of <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/postmodern/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/postmodern/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#postmodern</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/neoliberal/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/neoliberal/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#neoliberal</a> culture undermine and neglect basic humanism. The Mess<ol><li>Profit Over People:<ul><li>Our current worship of the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/deathcult/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/deathcult/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#deathcult</a> within capitalist societies, prioritizes profit driven consumerism above all else. Companies and institutions exploit labour, cut costs at the expense of safety and well-being, and focus on short-term gains rather than any long-term sustainability, or even basic survival.</li></ul></li><li>Superficial Success Metrics:<ul><li>Societal success is measured by wealth, status, and material possessions, rather than by well-being, happiness, community health or basic ecological function. This leads to widespread neglect of were value actually lie.</li></ul></li><li>Individualism Over Community:<ul><li>Our dominating “common sense” culture emphasize individual achievement and self-reliance, at the expense of communal support and cooperation. This erodes social bonds and leave individuals isolated and unsupported.</li></ul></li></ol>Resistance<ol><li>Ethical Imperative:<ul><li>Caring for people is an ethical obligation that at best makes us challenge and resist cultural norms that dehumanize or exploit people. It involves advocating for fairness, justice, compassion, and prioritizes a living environment.</li></ul></li><li>Mental and Emotional Health:<ul><li>The pressures of conforming to the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/deathcult/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/deathcult/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#deathcult</a> culture which values productivity and success over well-being leads to mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and burnout. Joining together to resist these pressures is essential for maintaining mental and emotional health.</li></ul></li><li>Social and Environmental Justice:<ul><li>Resistance is necessary to address systemic inequalities and injustices that are pushed by the dominant culture. To stop the degradation of our ecology, both human and inhuman.</li></ul></li></ol>Manifesting Resistance<ol><li>Advocacy and Activism:<ul><li>Engaging in <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ngo/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ngo/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NGO</a> advocacy and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/spiky/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/spiky/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#spiky</a> activism to promote and push policies and practices that build human well-being over profit. This includes strong ecological policies, supporting labour rights, affordable healthcare, sustainability, and education etc.</li></ul></li><li>Community Building:<ul><li>Fostering real, supportive communities of mutual aid, solidarity, and collective well-being. This involves creating open non-commercial spaces where people can come together, share resources, and support one another.</li></ul></li><li>Alternative Value Systems:<ul><li>Promoting and practising alternative systems that emphasize care, empathy, and interdependence. This can be through <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/spiky/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/spiky/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#spiky</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/diy/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/diy/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DIY</a> activism culture, like squatting, protest camps or more lifestyle <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/fluffy/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/fluffy/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fluffy</a> choices, such as minimalism or voluntary simplicity, and through supporting businesses and organizations that prioritize ethical practices in the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/dotcons/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/dotcons/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#dotcons</a>.</li></ul></li><li>Personal Practices:<ul><li>This is a harder path to make meaningful of implementing personal practices that resist cultural pressures, such as mindfulness, self-care, and setting boundaries to protect one’s mental and emotional health. This path can be a problem, as it in part feeds the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/stupidindividualism/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/stupidindividualism/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#stupidindividualism</a> that feeds the very problems in the first place. Encouraging others to do the same can, maybe, help create a ripple effect of resistance and care.</li></ul></li></ol>What should you do?Caring for people in a culture that disregards human well-being requires a conscious and active resistance to dominant values. By advocating for social justice, building supportive <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/diy/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/diy/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DIY</a> communities, promoting alternative value systems like the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OMN</a>, and maybe practising personal care, we can create a more compassionate, sustainable society. This resistance is not only a needed path, but also a moral imperative. 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