> He's an anarchist who doesn't regard himself as an "anarchist thinker". I don't really think this means anything. Marx: "I am not a Marxist", C.S. Peirce ren

> He's an anarchist who doesn't regard himself as an "anarchist thinker". I don't really think this means anything. Marx: "I am not a Marxist", C.S. Peirce renamed his views to "pragmaticism" to distance himself from pragmatists of which he is one, we generally agree today. > but laments the state's failing ability to "control the future and preserve the planet" Does he? Or is this just a statement of fact? I also think governments have lost control and I would most certainly not argue for any central planning or even governments in the sense of what we have today. > He argues for supranational governance to protect civilization Does he? I haven't read this book and it's not in the summary. > Perhaps it is a case of pragmatism overtaking ideals? Maybe, if he has indeed changed his position significantly. Many anarchists don't consider him an anarchist anymore either, so it wouldn't be the most surprising thing. On the other hand, last year at IAI he is summarized as having said "the authority of the state is bad – it leads to tyranny. Anarchism is the way forward." [1] If you look at the 10 minute mark of the linked video, he argues that authority harms the current situation. [1]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDoXb1_CbQU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDoXb1_CbQU