Life Without the State: A Thought Experiment

What historical evidence is mentioned to support the idea of living without rulers?

• Modern examples of stateless communities

• Mythological stories of golden ages

• Archaeological findings of peaceful cities

• Ancient texts describing utopian societies

How might life be different without the state, according to the video?

• More complicated and confusing

• Less wealth in circulation

• Less complicated and more prosperous

• Increased political schemes

What is suggested as a benefit of removing state regulation?

• More political schemes

• Flourishing enterprise and innovation

• Increased taxes

• Decreased community cooperation

What is proposed as an alternative to traditional jails?

• Increased fines

• Public shaming

• Digital exile

• Community service

What does the video suggest about our ability to self-govern?

• We lack the tools for self-governance

• Self-governance is impossible without the state

• We have the tools to create evolving self-governance structures

• Self-governance leads to chaos