Blogger-Specific Introduction
Originally published
on Schoology, this, as the introduction will tell you, was the first attempt to
codify Unificatist thought. Please note as you are reading this that all of
these answers are flavored with my own personal viewpoint, so some may turn out
in the future to need to be revised. Additionally, the red
text in the final section denotes additions specifically for Blogger.
Introduction
The Fall 2020 Recap
was a weeklong event from 9/20/20-9/26/20. Similar to events like an
International Worker’s Congress, the purpose of this first Recap was to form
and provide a concise layout of Unificatist thought for general use. The Recap
this time was structured in an FAQ format, with 12 original authorial
questions, 3 community-asked questions, and 1 added authorial question. At the
end is a very important section pertaining to the author and the blog.
Day One
The following posts over the next
couple of days will be a recap of what Unificatism is [so far] and provide an
understandable introduction for those new to Unificatism.
What is Unificatism?
Unificatism is best
described as a belief, a belief in Human Unification. Also described as an
ideology and a philosophy, Unificatism is the idea that Unification is the next
step in societal development.
Is Unificatism political?
Unificatism is not
political, at least in the lay-people’s definition of political. Unificatism,
being the belief in Human Unification, does not take sides on what is, for
example, the best type of government post-Unification. Such sides are distinct
from Unificatism; NazBols and fanatic Lockists could both be Unificatist, but
have widely varying political views. Any political-like thoughts on this blog
are usually the express view of the author – Gideon – and usually need not
apply to Unificatism as a whole.
Added: An example is my good friend
Waylon, who is firmly a Liberalist. I, as many know, am on the exact opposite
side, against Liberalism. However, while we may disagree politically, we can
both be Unificatist.
Is Unificatism religious?
Unificatism is not
associated with religion. Unificatism on this blog may be influenced by the
author’s views, but as a whole, religion does not influence Unificatism. Like
political groups, people of different religions can both be Unificatist.
Day Two
Here’s the second part of this Recap:
Doesn’t Unification mean the destruction of distinct
characteristics [in people groups]?
This is an oft-quoted
criticism of Unification, that Unification will destroy the diversity of
humanity. Nearly all forms of Unificatism are actively against this, in fact,
and seek to retain diversity, in the belief that it gives strength. The fallacy
within this criticism is that Unification is conflated with homogeneity, the
idea that Unification will not work unless all people are of one pre-existing
cultural/ethnic/etc. group. The author’s personal view of this seeks to address
diversity and the ingroup/outgroup problem with something he refers to as an
“overarching identity” or “Imperial culture” (that article is coming soon).
On what scale is Unificatism possible?
Unificatism, by
definition, refers to the Unification of the entirety of Humanity. Unificatism
may be – improperly – used to refer to regions of humanity, like EU
Unification, or the Chinese dynastic cycle, but this is not what Unificatism
means. To possibility, most Unificatists do believe that Human Unification is
possible – with the author believing that it is best achieved in the next
century because of an idea currently called “the turning point”. Unificatism
possibility is something explored on this blog, and a hot subject one could
discuss with the author.
What historical examples are there of Unificatism?
Total Human
Unification has not been seen since the times written of near the beginning of
religious texts, but there have been moderate examples of ideas akin to
Unificatism. In the bible, the Tower of Babel is an example of Unificatism, all
peoples coming and working together for a common goal (though not a good one).
Alexander, the Chinese, and Rome may also be seen as having parts of
Unificatist thought; Alexander: "And when
Alexander saw his domain, he wept, for there were so many worlds in existence
and he had not yet managed to conquer even one" is one example. However,
Total Human Unification has not been achieved for a very long time.
Day Three
The third
part:
What detriments could there be to Unificatism?
The sheer amount of
Humanity would make Administrative Restructuring a chore, and entrenched
cultural ideas may oppose it. The author, being a Unificatist, has not yet
thought of the breadth of detriments, but there will for certain be struggles
in Unification; it is not inherently good.
How benefits could there be from Unificatism?
The author has
published a series of articles on this topic, titled “Unificatism: Improving
[…]”. This series is most definitely not comprehensive, but it does give an
overview. As with the detriments, the benefits have not been explored fully.
How is Unificatism compatible with Human Nature?
Depending on the
reader’s viewpoint, Human Nature can mean very different things. Unificatism
does not depend on the actions of humans, however, but does adapt itself to
them.
Day Four
The fourth part:
Why should ordinary people care about Unificatism?
Like George Orwell’s quote:
“But if there was hope, it lay in the proles.”, each
and every human has an impact on history, however small. Human Unification
requires the concerted effort of Humanity to achieve; every person has a part
to play.
Is Unificatism compatible with non-violence?
Technically,
yes. Unificatism can be both violent and non-violent. The author is of the
opinion, however, that Unification may necessitate force.
And finally, is there a better name than
‘Unificatism’?
In fact, there is.
‘Unificatism’ was only chosen because ‘Unification-ism’ is actually “a
worldwide new religious movement”, and Unificatism as stated is not associated
with religion. A better name for it can be found in Esperanto as ‘Unuiĝismo’,
and the author’s personal version of Unificatism can be referred to as the
“Unity-Harmony” doctrine. It may possibly be appropriate to somehow use the
Lojban word “nunsimbi’o” as well.
Community Questions
Here are the various
questions asked by the community over the event:
Do you think [Unification] is inevitable and if so when do you think it will happen?
Not inevitable, but possible. This I support with an argument currently called “The Turning Point” which - to put it briefly - says that time-space compression (btw an AP Human Geo. word) is currently approaching a peak from which it will fall, thereby making Unification harder and harder the further away from the time-space compression peak we [temporally] get. I have seen so far that the possibility of Unification is related to the amount of space-time compression.
Does Unificatism transcend the political spectrum or
is it its own?
Yes, it transcends the political spectrum. In practice, however, its application is greatly affected by personal political viewpoints.
Is there such a thing as
Anarcho-Unificatism?
Yes, as that would be
a certain political group's take on Unificatism. It would be more appropriately
called Unificatism interpreted by Anarchic views or Anarchy following
Unificatist beliefs.
Added Questions
Here are some added questions
by the Author:
How do we spread Unificatism?
There’s not much to do
now, as the idea is in its infancy. However, one could share this article with
others. One could also read the great books of Hobbes, Montesquieu, etc. to
help develop Unificatism. Being active on the social media outlets with other
Unificatists, like on Gideon’s blog, also helps.
Extra Data
Here is some extra
data pertaining to the blog:
Editor
I, at some point,
would like to get an Editor, especially for my much more dense posts, which
even I struggle to understand sometimes! An Editor could help me state my
thoughts concisely and easily, and allow me to publish more articles.
If you are interested in being an Editor or a Contributor to
this blog please email gidgo130{at symbol}gmail.com. If you have an article you
would like to be featured on the blog, you can also send it to me.
Adaptations and Commentary
I would like someone
to change this cornerstone Recap into a style more easily read by our peers, as
I’ve been told and seen myself that how I write is not necessarily
understandable. I hope that y’all could provide adaptations, or at least an
article of commentary, on this Recap in order to advance the spread of its idea
(i.e. turn it into normal-people wording).
Again, if you would like to help out on this blog or have
your articles on it, please email me at gidgo130{at symbol}gmail.com.
Brochure
At some point, would
like to make an introductory brochure to Unificatism in order to easily
introduce others to it. Ideas are welcome.
To add to
this, I am in special need of artist or such creative people, in order to both
help engage readers with appropriate graphics and to create paraphernalia as
mentioned.
Blogspot/Blogger
Soon, I hope to move
this blog onto Blogspot/Blogger or another platform like such. This will serve
to easily archive the various older articles as well as not worry about
Schoology and the administration. Schoology, however, will not be neglected.
All the posts on the moved blog will also be on Schoology and vice versa.
Already done! Although, if Schoology remains closed, this may
be the only functioning blog.
Podcast
I think it would be
nice to both provide audio readings of some articles as well as possible
interview-type recordings or speech recordings in an easily accessible podcast.
I would need and like some people to help out whenever that actually happens,
at least one for the interview-type scenarios.
This idea
will have to be on the back burner for a while; however, if you are interested
in helping out or have a podcast/other sound/video media idea, please email me
at gidgo130{at symbol}gmail.com.
Book Club
Besides podcasts, many
books I read and synthesize or reference in my articles or speech. I would like
to know from y’all if y’all would like a book club of these books? Both old and
new ones.
One idea is that this possible “club” meet online, Zoom or
another platform, possibly over breaks. Again, if you have any ideas, email gidgo130{at
symbol}gmail.com.
Email
If you wish to contact
me about any of these things, or my blog in general, do not hesitate to email gidgo130{at symbol}gmail.com.
