Part 14/16:
Personal Reflection: How the Author’s Perspective Has Evolved
Corbett concludes by sharing his own intellectual journey. He notes a significant transformation in his thinking since he started the Corbett Report in 2009. Early on, he believed in focusing on political activism within the existing system—voting, petitioning—however, over the years, he has come to see the political process itself as inherently illegitimate.
He now advocates for a rejection of authority and the idea that true change must come from bottom-up, decentralized efforts rather than relying on politicians or institutions. His evolution underscores a deeper understanding that our political and social structures are deeply interconnected with elite power and are designed to suppress genuine individual freedom.