Democracy John Podcast

John just talks about his first attempt to do Democracy John full-time, what he learned and how he's moving forward.

John tells the story of how his best friend Zach was unjustly targeted by his Company Commander and mercilessly hazed into disobeying a lawful order that cost Zach an honorable discharge and lost the right to benefits, such as the G.I. Bill and access to VA hospitals.  The same might've happened to John if a new First Sgt. hadn't intervened.  Yet, that unworthy Company Commander never faced justice because officers protect each other from the complaints of the lower enlisted, whom they are legally bound to protect from discrimination.  In the military, where there is no democracy, a chain of command that cannot be trusted is a detriment to morale, and therefore, the success of any war that military would hope to win. 

Updates about Democracy John and efforts to generate revenue for the Coop, as well as a review of some recent social media posts to give extra context for why I said what I said.

I'm ready to start interviewing people to hear their stories and talk about how to use philosophy to create a firm foundation for believing in democracy, and to practice democracy without feeling it is a difficult or unfun thing to do.  Love you Mom!!

I quit my job.  Democracy John is now a full-time gig.  Pop music isn't about technical perfection, instead, think about it as a mode of social identity.  Match the meaning of a song to the social needs and desires of the audience, then find a sound and aesthetic that best conveys the feelings of your meaning.  This is how popular music grows organically and has staying power among a generation.  Economics is fertile ground for songwriters because it is intimately connected to social needs and desires.  As equality is the basis of existence and democracy, economics is also best understood as a living system striving for balance.