r/revolution

I'm living in France where we are currently watching the police fight with high school students - we've even seen kids struck in the face by stun grenades (and worse) - we are witnessing our own violence against our own children live on the news.

I'm also reading a book called : Goliath's Curse

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Which basically traces the history of societal collapse, and compares it to our current situation.

It argues that civilisations are practically predestined for collapse due to the inherent violence of subjugation.

Power corrupts itself and is always abused - power is abuse. Governments always tend toward corruption and self serving greed. Inequality always tends toward further inequality and violence.

The usual solution is revolution - "Eat the Rich".

But would we do any better in their place? Or are the roots of violence embedded in our own psyche, in our own greed and fear?

What does a protest look like at 2am? Not speeches. Dosas being handed out by strangers. Graffiti covering every wall. People dancing to a Bluetooth speaker like the fear didn't exist, right alongside the fear itself. I followed this across Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi over two months, and wrote it all down just in time for our 80th Independence Day. Read it when you get a moment, I'd really love to know what you think.

How do you handle the fact we need a revolution so badly?

How do you deal with the frustration?

What steps are you taking in your life?

What steps can we take together?

We are so disconnected from humanity. I don't know how much more research we need to do before something radically changes.

I'm frustrated even typing this on a device that replaces real connection and keeps us in addictive neurochemical loops. I'm so sick of it. I want to sit with people, work with people, plant trees and eat their fruits. Do something meaningful before we all die

Imagine you see something seriously wrong, illegal, or harmful happening in your own country, possibly involving powerful political figures or institutions. You want to protest and demand accountability from the government.

But then someone tells you:

"Don't protest. You could get arrested. You could lose your job. You might not be able to travel abroad or build your career."

At some point, you start wondering—are ordinary people supposed to just stay silent and watch everything happen because they're afraid of the consequences?

How should citizens balance standing up against wrongdoing with protecting their own safety, career and future?

What do you think?