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It took me 14 years before, and 7 years past my bachelors to understand and simplify my revolution. I just want to give people their agency back. My elevator speech was for the most part pretty long until now. I am combating corporatism, social engineering, learned helplessness, and overall cognitive dissonance in search of homeostasis through art, design, philosophy, and science.

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WAKE UP

“See the illusion. Take back your power. Build the truth.”

main illustration rat in a box with cheese and key

Agency is the core of freedom, creativity, and growth. Without it, we are trapped in systems of control, manipulated by external forces, and paralyzed by learned helplessness. To reclaim agency is to awaken to truth, realign with your inner power, and act with purpose.

1. What Is Agency?

Agency is the ability to think, choose, and act intentionally. It’s what allows us to live authentically, align with truth, and shape the world around us. Without agency, we are passive participants in life, controlled by systems, narratives, and habits that dictate our decisions for us.

• Why It Matters:
  • Agency is the foundation of individuality and self-expression.
  • It’s the difference between being a spectator and a creator in your own life.

2. How Agency Is Lost

Agency is often stripped away by design, through systems and patterns that thrive on disconnection and disempowerment.

• Misinformation and Social Engineering:
  • Manipulative systems create confusion and division, making it difficult to see the truth.
  • Examples: Corporate propaganda, fear-based narratives, and the overuse of algorithms to guide behavior.
• Learned Helplessness:
  • When people are repeatedly exposed to situations where their actions don’t seem to matter, they stop trying.
  • This is reinforced by societal systems that reward compliance and punish independence.
• Cognitive Dissonance:
  • The tension between conflicting beliefs or actions keeps people stuck, unable to reconcile what they know to be true with what they’re told to believe.

3. How to Reclaim Agency

Reclaiming agency is a process of awakening, realignment, and action. It’s about seeing the systems of control for what they are, breaking free from their hold, and choosing a path that resonates with universal truths.

1. SEE THE TRUTH
   • What it Means: Understand that the world you experience is often built on narratives designed to keep you compliant. Truth is the antidote.
   • Why it Matters: Once you see the systems for what they are, you can no longer be manipulated.
   • Action: Question everything. Stay curious. Educate yourself.
   • Symbol: The fog lifting, a door unlocking.
2. RECLAIM YOUR AGENCY
   • What it Means: Your thoughts, your time, your actions, these are yours to control. Don’t let anyone or anything hijack your mind.
   • Why it Matters: Freedom starts with reclaiming the ability to think and act independently.
   • Action: Practice critical thinking. Remove distractions. Align your actions with your values.
   • Symbol: A compass, a flame reigniting.