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In recent weeks, my mind has been preoccupied with the racial tensions unfolding in England, leaving me with a persistent sense of hitting a dead end. I refuse to accept that humanity is destined to repeat its mistakes—endless cycles of power abuse. Fascism feels more present now than it did in my youth. Inequality strips people momentarily of their moral compass, reducing life to a matter of survival. It’s far too easy to blame individuals rather than the governing bodies at fault because fighting against these powers feels almost hopeless. We are often left powerless against political regimes that dictate how we live, how much we earn, and how many hours we work.

It occurred to me that now is the time to reflect on how we want to live in the future. We must consider how to use technological tools to benefit us, to help us progress, and to bring us together. We need unity, not division.

I've always aligned myself with anarchism, but I no longer find the answers to my questions there. It all feels outdated. While anarchism and direct democracy have their merits, it's time to think outside the box. We need something new.

I once read a manifesto called “Upwingers.” While I didn't agree with everything in it, one idea resonated with me: the path forward is neither left nor right- it is Up. We cannot continue to follow the same patterns of the past because our planet simply cannot sustain them any longer. The political structure is too corrupt, driven by the pursuit of power and wealth. Even within an anarchistic society, these patterns would likely repeat. The answer is no longer left or right but forward.