The Last, Whole Introduction to Agorism #292

The text introduces agorism, a philosophy and strategy for achieving a stateless society through counter-economics, which encompasses all economic activities not sanctioned by the state. It contrasts agorism with other libertarian approaches, particularly party-based political action, emphasizing the importance of undermining the state through market-based civil disobedience. The author, Samuel Edward Konkin III, highlights the influence of Austrian economics and figures like Murray Rothbard on the development of agorism. He also acknowledges past failures to advance agorism due to institutional issues, and outlines future areas of focus for the Agorist Institute, including studying the counter-economy in various global contexts, and developing an agorist methodology. It also discusses the importance of adapting agorist strategies to emerging technologies like cyberspace and the Internet. The article ultimately calls for a deeper exploration of agorism as both an ideology and a practical methodology for achieving a free society.