"James C. Scott endorsed "anarchist calisthenics," advocating for small acts of lawbreaking to keep civic muscles strong, preventing citizens from becoming powerless against tyranny."
"Piker and Tolentino discussed lawbreaking as resistance, endorsing shoplifting from grocery stores and criticizing streaming services for their treatment of creators."
"While they giggled at the idea of violence, both Piker and Tolentino accused health-insurance companies of "social murder," explaining why some Americans might react violently."
James C. Scott promoted the idea of "anarchist calisthenics," encouraging small acts of lawbreaking to maintain civic strength. He believed that without these practices, citizens would be powerless against tyranny. In a recent podcast, Hasan Piker and Jia Tolentino discussed lawbreaking as a form of resistance, endorsing actions like shoplifting from grocery stores. They expressed disdain for streaming services and suggested stealing from them. While they rejected violence against individuals, they criticized health-insurance companies for their harmful practices, labeling it as "social murder."
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