After Collapse with Author Max Borders

Understanding the power of community, decentralization, and the limitations of centralized power.

We start to become dependent and beholden on Washington, DC and New York. These two entities often work in collusion with each other - the banking system and the government. This dependency leads us to forget our ability to solve problems collectively within our communities through decentralized means.

About the Interview

In a recent discussion on the BetterWealth podcast with Caleb Williams, guest Max explored the themes of decentralization, community, and his book, "After the Collapse: The End of America and the Rebirth of Her Ideals."

About Max

• Observer of life, writer, and thinker.
• Co-founder of Future Frontiers and founder of Social Evolution.
• Advocate for change through value creation, not activism.
• Believes in inspiring human souls and creating value through innovation.

Future Frontiers and Social Evolution

These groups embody the philosophy of "criticize by creating," empowering entrepreneurs and visionaries to solve issues through action rather than debate.

Critical Insight on Voting and Politics

Max compares voting to dropping a single tear in the ocean and expecting it to change tides. He argues that:

1. Your single vote has minimal impact statistically.
2. The two-party system limits real choice.
3. Politics often obscures true societal needs.

Therefore, we should focus on entrepreneurship and innovation for meaningful social change rather than relying solely on politics.

The Concept of Debt

Discussing America's financial state, Max highlights:

1. An unsustainable debt culture fueled by the Federal Reserve and government collusion.
2. The consequence of perennially inflating currency and lowering purchasing power.
3. The false security perpetuated by excessive debt spending.

Solutions: Decentralization and Local Empowerment

Instead of craving central intervention, we should:

• Build peer-to-peer community relationships.
• Re-engage with our civil duties beyond ballot casting.
• Focus entrepreneurial efforts locally, using innovation to solve community issues.
• Reverse the trend of outsourcing local responsibilities to national entities.

Max encourages taking inspiration from figures like Jordan Peterson, emphasizing personal and local spheres' importance in building societal structures.

By focusing on these areas, we harness our potential to impact positively our immediate surroundings and, ultimately, the broader societal fabric.