How Functional Conflict Perspective (FCP) Solves the Incentive Problem in Capitalism The problem described in the above image is a structural feature of capitalism: The wealthy profit from systemic harm and therefore have no incentive to change it. This is not a bug, but a design feature of an exploitative system. FCP (Functional Conflict Perspective)Continue reading “How Functional Conflict Perspective (FCP) Solves the Incentive Problem in Capitalism”
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Earth’s Rights: A Sentient System Deserving Protection
The idea that the planet should have rights isn’t just a philosophical debate—it’s a necessary step toward protecting the very systems that sustain life. If corporations, which are human-made legal entities, can have rights, then surely the Earth, which gives us air, water, food, and shelter, deserves at least the same level of legal protection.Continue reading “Earth’s Rights: A Sentient System Deserving Protection”
Interconnectedness
See how you resonate with these 16 ideas from systems theorist Ervin László that describe Deep Awareness of the Unity and Interconnectedness of Everything… If you had an “aha experience” while reading even just one of these ideas, you have the foundations of Unity consciousness. And if you had this experience all the way through,Continue reading “Interconnectedness”
Are you a Globalist? (if you are reading this, you probably already are. Welcome, the world has been waiting for you.)
How This Version of Globalism Differs from Traditional Globalism Traditional globalism is often associated with economic globalization, where multinational corporations and international institutions (e.g., the UN, IMF, World Bank) promote free trade, open markets, and economic integration. This version is hierarchical, profit-driven, and controlled by elites, leading to corporate dominance, economic inequality, and environmental exploitation.Continue reading “Are you a Globalist? (if you are reading this, you probably already are. Welcome, the world has been waiting for you.)”
Memes
Today I don’t have the energy to write down my thoughts, they are moving too quickly and there are too many of them. Here are some related memes instead:
Functional Conflict Perspective (FCP) as a Synthesis of Sociological Theories
Sociological perspectives are broader than individual theories—they are overarching ways of looking at society that guide research and theory development. There are three classical perspectives that have dominated sociology for over a century: Have New Sociological Perspectives Emerged? Yes, but they tend to be modifications or extensions of the classical three rather than entirely newContinue reading “Functional Conflict Perspective (FCP) as a Synthesis of Sociological Theories”
Annotated Bibliography for Functional Conflict Perspective (FCP)
Thesis Statement for Functional Conflict Perspective (FCP): The Functional Conflict Perspective (FCP) offers a transformative framework for understanding the interplay between societal structures and human behavior, proposing that conflict is not inherently destructive but a necessary and self-regulating mechanism that facilitates both societal stability and change. By bridging the gap between Functionalism and Conflict Theory,Continue reading “Annotated Bibliography for Functional Conflict Perspective (FCP)”
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