How You Can Apply The ZAP
You are a voluntaryist, or at least a libertarian. This website is the book you might have wanted to lend to a friend.
OR
You’re researching voluntaryism, libertarianism, or the non-aggression principle.
Libertarians and voluntaryists tend to think using a heuristic approach. That is, we have conceptions tested and built upon historical events and scientific lessons that we provisionally apply to events as they’re happening. Why?
Because the fact is, when the news is breaking, we rarely have all the facts but still need to know how to act. On top of that, the breaking news is frequently false. Worst of all, we know politicians will feel pressure to act, right now, even before relevant facts arrive.
Would you like the power to instantly and accurately assess the news correctly?
…to prescribe the action that causes the fewest long-term bad side effects?
…to simultaneously maximize social harmony with your policy recommendation?
We explain our way of thinking in a collection of mini-articles called Mental Levers.
You can learn to think like a libertarian. You should share these shortcuts to knowledge with friends. Now…
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ZAP | You don’t coerce or injure others. Why can politicians do it? (zeroaggressionproject.org)
What is the Zero Aggression Principle (ZAP)?
Don’t threaten or initiate force, or ask politicians to do it for you. Many people assume they know what libertarians believe…
What is the Zero Aggression Principle (ZAP)? | ZAP (zeroaggressionproject.org)
What does everyone, including you, want?
Every person wants to avoid harm. Avoid Aggression
What does everyone, including you, want? | ZAP (zeroaggressionproject.org)
What is initiated force?
Initiated force is what justifies defensive force. Initiated force is like throwing the first punch. But it’s more than that
What is initiated force? | ZAP (zeroaggressionproject.org)
Is fraud initiated force?
Fraud is illegal when used with the aim to… initiated force by other means
Is fraud initiated force? | ZAP (zeroaggressionproject.org)
What is a libertarian?
Libertarian social solutions start with a specific question. virtually all libertarians agree that the focus should be…
What is a libertarian? | ZAP (zeroaggressionproject.org)
What is a Voluntaryist?
Those who consistently apply the principle. The person who logically and consistently applies empathy.
What is a Voluntaryist? | ZAP (zeroaggressionproject.org)
Where do you get your rights?
Empathy empowers rights. You imagine how others…
Where do you get your rights? | ZAP (zeroaggressionproject.org)
Is the Golden Rule inherently libertarian?
The Golden Rule requires positive reciprocity, negating initiated force Make all of your actions Golden.
Is the Golden Rule inherently libertarian? | ZAP (zeroaggressionproject.org)
Can everyone do absolutely anything they want?
Equal Liberty Perhaps you’re wondering, “If everyone is free, does that mean…”
Can everyone do absolutely anything they want? | ZAP (zeroaggressionproject.org)
How much should you respect individual conscience?
Individual conscience must be respected at all times. Thomas Jefferson observed…
How much should you respect individual conscience? | ZAP (zeroaggressionproject.org)
How do we expand our liberty?
Does your joy increase when your choices get restricted? Happiness
Zero Aggression Basics | ZAP (zeroaggressionproject.org)
Is the libertarian concept of Zero Aggression pacifist?
Zero Aggression permits defensive force. The Zero Aggression Principle does NOT equal pacifism. It does not…
Is the libertarian concept of Zero Aggression pacifist? | ZAP (zeroaggressionproject.org)
Are there exceptions to the Zero Aggression Principle?
Initiated force digs a hole Why there should be a bias against initiating force.
Are there exceptions to the Zero Aggression Principle? | ZAP (zeroaggressionproject.org)