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If Acts Happened Today, Would We Call It Communism?

https://polymathchristian.wordpress.com/2026/07/12/if-acts-happened-today-would-we-call-it-communism-4/

Technology and dominance in the recent
First Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Leo XIV Magnifica Humanitas, 15 May 2026

* Chapter 3: TECHNOLOGY AND DOMINANCE
Some of the topics discussed are:
Automation, dignity of work
Protecting freedom against dependencies and commercialization
Breaking the chains of new forms of slavery
The normalization of war
Force without limits
The military-industrial complex
Weapons and artificial intelligence
The crisis of multilateralism
The need to disarm words
Justice >>
https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html#CHAPTER_THREE

* Existential risk from artificial intelligence >>
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Existential_risk_from_artificial_intelligence

* Martin Heidegger, The Question Concerning Technology, 1954 >>
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Question_Concerning_Technology
#humanism #human #performance #enhancement #RemainingHuman #transhumanism #PostHumanism #AI #algorithms #machines #governance #regulation #humanity #fallibility #automation #commercialisation #transformation #dehumanisation #slavery #CommonGood #war #multilateralism #justice #TechnologyAssessment #TA #TechnologicalWorldview #techne #technologies #ScientificConsensus #PublicSphere #FLI #risks #existence #nature #RawMaterials

"It’s not so much that there’s 50-something percent of the country that is committed to Trumpism. But there’s just a huge amount of the country that is not doing well—and I mean that in an emotional way, I mean that in a political way, civically."

#Trump #MAGA #SocialContract #individualism #CommonGood #solidarity
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A quotation from John Adams

The Spirit of Commerce, Madam, which even insinuates itself into Families, and influences holy Matrimony, and thereby corrupts the Morals of Families as well as destroys their Happiness, it is much to be feared is incompatible with that purity of Heart, and Greatness of soul which is necessary for an happy Republic.

John Adams (1735-1826) American lawyer, Founding Father, statesman, US President (1797-1801)
Letter (1776-04-16) to Mercy Otis Warren

More about this quote: wist.info/adams-john/81328/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #johnadams #business #civicvirtue #commerce #democracy #gain #interest #profit #transaction #commongood #publicgood #republic #corruption

A quotation from John Adams

The Spirit of Commerce, Madam, which even insinuates itself into Families, and influences holy Matrimony, and thereby corrupts the Morals of Families as well as destroys their Happiness, it is much to be feared is incompatible with that purity of Heart, and Greatness of soul which is necessary for an happy Republic.

John Adams (1735-1826) American lawyer, Founding Father, statesman, US President (1797-1801)
Letter (1776-04-16) to Mercy Otis Warren

More about this quote: wist.info/adams-john/81328/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #johnadams #business #civicvirtue #commerce #democracy #gain #interest #profit #transaction #commongood #publicgood #republic #corruption

A quotation from John Adams

The Spirit of Commerce, Madam, which even insinuates itself into Families, and influences holy Matrimony, and thereby corrupts the Morals of Families as well as destroys their Happiness, it is much to be feared is incompatible with that purity of Heart, and Greatness of soul which is necessary for an happy Republic.

John Adams (1735-1826) American lawyer, Founding Father, statesman, US President (1797-1801)
Letter (1776-04-16) to Mercy Otis Warren

More about this quote: wist.info/adams-john/81328/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #johnadams #business #civicvirtue #commerce #democracy #gain #interest #profit #transaction #commongood #publicgood #republic #corruption

A quotation from John Adams

The Spirit of Commerce, Madam, which even insinuates itself into Families, and influences holy Matrimony, and thereby corrupts the Morals of Families as well as destroys their Happiness, it is much to be feared is incompatible with that purity of Heart, and Greatness of soul which is necessary for an happy Republic.

John Adams (1735-1826) American lawyer, Founding Father, statesman, US President (1797-1801)
Letter (1776-04-16) to Mercy Otis Warren

More about this quote: wist.info/adams-john/81328/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #johnadams #business #civicvirtue #commerce #democracy #gain #interest #profit #transaction #commongood #publicgood #republic #corruption

A quotation from John Adams

The Spirit of Commerce, Madam, which even insinuates itself into Families, and influences holy Matrimony, and thereby corrupts the Morals of Families as well as destroys their Happiness, it is much to be feared is incompatible with that purity of Heart, and Greatness of soul which is necessary for an happy Republic.

John Adams (1735-1826) American lawyer, Founding Father, statesman, US President (1797-1801)
Letter (1776-04-16) to Mercy Otis Warren

More about this quote: wist.info/adams-john/81328/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #johnadams #business #civicvirtue #commerce #democracy #gain #interest #profit #transaction #commongood #publicgood #republic #corruption

A quotation from John Adams

Public Virtue cannot exist in a Nation without private, and public Virtue is the only Foundation of Republics. There must be a possitive Passion for the public good, the public Interest, Honour, Power, and Glory, established in the Minds of the People, or there can be no Republican Government, nor any real Liberty. And this public Passion must be Superiour to all private Passions. Men must be ready, they must pride themselves, and be happy to sacrifice their private Pleasures, Passions, and Interests, nay their private Friendships and dearest Connections, when they Stand in Competition with the Rights of society.

John Adams (1735-1826) American lawyer, Founding Father, statesman, US President (1797-1801)
Letter (1776-04-16) to Mercy Otis Warren

More about this quote: wist.info/adams-john/28404/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #johnadams #citizen #citizenship #civicduty #civicvirtue #commongood #commonwealth #democracy #goodcitizen #politician #publicgood #publicvirtue #republic #virtue

A quotation from John Adams

Public Virtue cannot exist in a Nation without private, and public Virtue is the only Foundation of Republics. There must be a possitive Passion for the public good, the public Interest, Honour, Power, and Glory, established in the Minds of the People, or there can be no Republican Government, nor any real Liberty. And this public Passion must be Superiour to all private Passions. Men must be ready, they must pride themselves, and be happy to sacrifice their private Pleasures, Passions, and Interests, nay their private Friendships and dearest Connections, when they Stand in Competition with the Rights of society.

John Adams (1735-1826) American lawyer, Founding Father, statesman, US President (1797-1801)
Letter (1776-04-16) to Mercy Otis Warren

More about this quote: wist.info/adams-john/28404/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #johnadams #citizen #citizenship #civicduty #civicvirtue #commongood #commonwealth #democracy #goodcitizen #politician #publicgood #publicvirtue #republic #virtue

A quotation from John Adams

Public Virtue cannot exist in a Nation without private, and public Virtue is the only Foundation of Republics. There must be a possitive Passion for the public good, the public Interest, Honour, Power, and Glory, established in the Minds of the People, or there can be no Republican Government, nor any real Liberty. And this public Passion must be Superiour to all private Passions. Men must be ready, they must pride themselves, and be happy to sacrifice their private Pleasures, Passions, and Interests, nay their private Friendships and dearest Connections, when they Stand in Competition with the Rights of society.

John Adams (1735-1826) American lawyer, Founding Father, statesman, US President (1797-1801)
Letter (1776-04-16) to Mercy Otis Warren

More about this quote: wist.info/adams-john/28404/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #johnadams #citizen #citizenship #civicduty #civicvirtue #commongood #commonwealth #democracy #goodcitizen #politician #publicgood #publicvirtue #republic #virtue

A quotation from John Adams

Public Virtue cannot exist in a Nation without private, and public Virtue is the only Foundation of Republics. There must be a possitive Passion for the public good, the public Interest, Honour, Power, and Glory, established in the Minds of the People, or there can be no Republican Government, nor any real Liberty. And this public Passion must be Superiour to all private Passions. Men must be ready, they must pride themselves, and be happy to sacrifice their private Pleasures, Passions, and Interests, nay their private Friendships and dearest Connections, when they Stand in Competition with the Rights of society.

John Adams (1735-1826) American lawyer, Founding Father, statesman, US President (1797-1801)
Letter (1776-04-16) to Mercy Otis Warren

More about this quote: wist.info/adams-john/28404/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #johnadams #citizen #citizenship #civicduty #civicvirtue #commongood #commonwealth #democracy #goodcitizen #politician #publicgood #publicvirtue #republic #virtue

A quotation from John Adams

Public Virtue cannot exist in a Nation without private, and public Virtue is the only Foundation of Republics. There must be a possitive Passion for the public good, the public Interest, Honour, Power, and Glory, established in the Minds of the People, or there can be no Republican Government, nor any real Liberty. And this public Passion must be Superiour to all private Passions. Men must be ready, they must pride themselves, and be happy to sacrifice their private Pleasures, Passions, and Interests, nay their private Friendships and dearest Connections, when they Stand in Competition with the Rights of society.

John Adams (1735-1826) American lawyer, Founding Father, statesman, US President (1797-1801)
Letter (1776-04-16) to Mercy Otis Warren

More about this quote: wist.info/adams-john/28404/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #johnadams #citizen #citizenship #civicduty #civicvirtue #commongood #commonwealth #democracy #goodcitizen #politician #publicgood #publicvirtue #republic #virtue

I'm going to try sharing this from IG because the poster has great examples of how adaptations to disability end up benefiting everyone.

#disabled #DisabledMastodon #accommodations #commongood
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMLOBXqJJwJ/?igsh=enBqaTh0MjNvZzVm

Privileged insulation versus “peaceful ‘good trouble'”

The fear percolating throughout the United States is palpable and as a result, a number citizens have considered, or in some cases, have acted upon changing their residency over the past six months or so. That being said, many, many others have chosen “peaceful good trouble” such as protests, letter-writing campaigns, phone calls, sit-ins, boycotts, letters to the editor, and other similar efforts as a way to restore the hopes and dreams of the nation we have always aspired to be.

Those who have the wherewithal to leave the United States should bear in mind that most Americans do not have the option to insulate themselves from the ongoing discord by simply relocating elsewhere. Furthermore, the decision to leave the country (whether temporary or permanent) will likely make the task of reversing the current political course that much harder.

Why? Multiple reasons:

• Each person who leaves reduces the number of potential voices speaking out against those policies that harm the disadvantaged, minorities, and the unprivileged, as well as many everyday Americans.
• Every person who leaves is one less potential vote that could have been cast in opposition to the efforts of those who are reversing decades of rights and liberties achieved by those who have long been underrepresented. This could prove critical in purple states where margins of victory are often razor thin.
• Without those who have left, consumer boycotts are likely to have less participants, causing them to take longer to be felt by the targeted organizations.
• Each person who leaves could result in one less protestor on our streets decrying the adverse policies being imposed by the current administration.
• Those with monetary wealth who decide to leave could reduce the potential funding for actions and campaigns designed to challenge and overcome unacceptable policies, including those perpetuated by oligarchs.
• Reaching out from across the pond or from the other side of an international border will likely have minimal effect or influence on decision-makers, as it will likely be seen as coming from those who gave up their stake in the process.

To be clear, nobody is saying that those who are truly in danger should stay in the United States and unduly risk themselves and their loved ones. However, given that a large proportion of those who decide to decamp from American tend to be of financial, racial, and/or social privilege, they are less likely to be the ones most directly impacted by the actions arising out of Washington, D.C…at least at this time.

In the end, one’s place of residency is a personal decision. However, if America is to strive for the true “greater good,” enshrined by the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, then it must be done loudly, boldly, and in unison, with voices raised from each and every distant corner of this vast landscape we all know and love. 

Peace!

#civics #commonGood #equity #family #fear #freedom #government #humanity #inclusiveness #justice #love #mindfulness #peace #peacefulness #policies #politics #Rights