Mike on Nostr: One undeniable truth about our society is that we have a habit of painting villains ...
One undeniable truth about our society is that we have a habit of painting villains as heroes while labeling the systems that give us a collective voice as overreaching and broken. Yet, when we elevate these so-called heroes, we conveniently ignore the harm they’ve caused—often driven by naive pride or misplaced ideals. Ignorance is frequently used as an excuse, but in the real world, ignorance doesn’t absolve anyone from the consequences of their actions. These consequences aren’t limited to punishment; they ripple outward, causing destruction and harm to those whom these "heroes" claim to empower.
The best heroes, in contrast, are those who shun the title entirely. They don’t seek worship or glory. Instead, they acknowledge their flaws and imperfections, understanding they are just as fallible as the rest of us. Many self-proclaimed champions of freedom fail to recognize their participation in the very systems they claim to resist, often perpetuating harm in the name of liberation. True freedom isn’t about defending everything, even the harmful, or creating avenues that trap people in cycles of pain and destruction. Instead, it’s about opening minds to better possibilities and empowering individuals to escape harm—not enabling it.
Real heroes downplay their own significance, take responsibility for their impact, and work tirelessly to create paths to a brighter, more constructive reality. Freedom isn’t the defense of all things—it’s the liberation from things that harm us. True leaders understand this distinction, and their actions reflect a commitment to growth, accountability, and the well-being of others.
The best heroes, in contrast, are those who shun the title entirely. They don’t seek worship or glory. Instead, they acknowledge their flaws and imperfections, understanding they are just as fallible as the rest of us. Many self-proclaimed champions of freedom fail to recognize their participation in the very systems they claim to resist, often perpetuating harm in the name of liberation. True freedom isn’t about defending everything, even the harmful, or creating avenues that trap people in cycles of pain and destruction. Instead, it’s about opening minds to better possibilities and empowering individuals to escape harm—not enabling it.
Real heroes downplay their own significance, take responsibility for their impact, and work tirelessly to create paths to a brighter, more constructive reality. Freedom isn’t the defense of all things—it’s the liberation from things that harm us. True leaders understand this distinction, and their actions reflect a commitment to growth, accountability, and the well-being of others.