Anxiety Addiction & Ascension

The Anxiety Addiction & Ascension Substack explores societal, cultural, and global issues through a critical lens, challenging mainstream narratives and advocating for personal sovereignty, skepticism towards authority, and the pursuit of truth. It discusses the impacts of global elites, propaganda, societal norms, and personal empowerment in facing contemporary challenges.

Global Conflicts and Politics Societal and Economic Challenges Workplace Culture and Compliance LGBTQ+ Activism Existential Threats Consumerism and Identity Vaccine Skepticism Power of Words and Ideas Marxism and Personal Responsibility Grief and Resilience Knowledge Seeking and Critical Thinking Corporate Influence and ESG Investing Middle East Conflicts Artificial Intelligence Transgender Ideology Propaganda Personal Responsibility and Self-Sufficiency Cultural and Ideological Critique Health and Wellness Creativity and Substance Abuse

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I just wanna do FUN STUFF!

0 implied HN points • 21 Jun 22
🎭️ Culture Society Morality Globalization Principles Social Commentary
  1. Some people prioritize 'fun stuff' over principles and morality, leading to compliance with mandates they originally opposed.
  2. Believing in principles and standing strong against coercion is crucial to prevent further encroachments on personal freedoms.
  3. Middleclass urban professionals often value 'fun stuff' more than personal pride and ideals of liberty, making them susceptible to manipulation and control.

How to Own the Libs on the Covid Conspiracy Argument

0 implied HN points • 23 Aug 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conspiracy Theories COVID-19 Government Response Public Health Civil Rights
  1. Show Bill Gates' video to challenge belief in Covid response - it reveals his acknowledgment of Covid's low threat to most people.
  2. Question why governments didn't act on public knowledge about Covid's low fatality rate early on - it exposes potential manipulation.
  3. Highlight global leaders' decisions contrasting with known data - it points to a deliberate, authoritarian agenda during the pandemic.

I Support the Current Thing

0 implied HN points • 17 May 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Analysis Social Issues Media influence Political Ideologies Cultural Shifts
  1. The traditional political divide between left and right has shifted due to the emergence of corporate manipulation and media narratives, leading to a new artificial divide based on identity politics rather than class distinctions.
  2. The rise of terms like systemic racism and white privilege in media discourse from 2012 onwards coincided with a coordinated effort to distract public condemnation away from corporate power and societal inequalities, ultimately dividing the populace.
  3. The establishment, faced with challenges to its power, rebranded itself as 'leftist' by co-opting liberal narratives, steering the mainstream narrative towards woke progressivism, thus manipulating the perception of what 'left' and 'right' represent.

Smug liberal lockdown supporters should be happy with their skyrocketing grocery bills

0 implied HN points • 25 Apr 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Economic Policy Societal Impact Wealth Inequality
  1. Supporters of lockdowns and money printing may face harsh reality with rising grocery bills.
  2. Outsourcing personal agency to bureaucracies and adopting slogans over dialog can lead to negative consequences.
  3. The system may be failing due to cronyism, and a return to true capitalism based on freedom might be necessary.
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A Stranger’s Smile

0 implied HN points • 05 Apr 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Well-being Inspiration Self-care
  1. Even small gestures like a stranger's smile can have a big impact on someone's day, sparking positive feelings and renewing a sense of purpose.
  2. Acknowledging each other's humanity through simple acts like smiling can create a ripple effect of positivity and connection.
  3. In a world where technology can isolate us, small gestures of human connection, like eye contact and smiles, can bring immense joy and break barriers.

Stay Safe and Be Kind

0 implied HN points • 12 Apr 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Wellness Mental health Self-care Physical health Mindfulness
  1. The phrase 'stay safe' has become ubiquitous in recent years, pushed by various authorities and figures of power.
  2. Traditional expressions like 'have a good one', 'rock on', and 'keep it real' encourage agency and adventurousness, while 'stay safe' feels patronizing and cautionary.
  3. Politicians can manipulate common phrases like 'be kind' to establish themselves as the arbiters of what kindness should look like, potentially creating an ideological control mechanism.

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0 implied HN points • 06 Feb 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Anxiety Addiction
  1. The newsletter is called Anxiety Addiction & Ascension and focuses on those topics
  2. The post teases content that is coming soon on jjdawson.substack.com
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