“The Timeless and Universal Truths and Principles About Order and Disorder That Are Most Relevant Now

I believe that it is true for all people in all collective activities (sport, organizations, governments, etc.) that if...

a) there is no acceptable way to agree on what is probably true (e.g., there is no equivalent of instant replay in a sport) and...

b) both sides don't trust the referees/judges because they believe that they are under the influence of the other side, and ...

c) rather than judgements being made and enforced according to the rule book, they are made and enforced by the opinions of people that make up an unruly crowd…

...chaos and chaotic fighting will follow.

To me, it is obvious that this is now happening a lot and increasing.”

“What is now happening hasn't happened before in our lifetimes but has happened many times throughout history—typically, just before civil wars. In my opinion, this is a VERY big, bad deal yet most people are quietly going along with it.”