Heyyy everyone! I know it's been a long time since I've made a post on here, but I try to save them for when big things are happening. I have scheduled A Modern Anarchism (Part 4): Organization to release this Friday. However, there are very few small details left to work on, so I am releasing it to you all a day early!
2025-07-24 08:24:41 +0000 UTC View Post
The third part of my video essay series A Modern Anarchism has released and I am so excited for you all to see it! I am so grateful to all of you who have become patrons for this channel, as you are the ones who have truly enabled me to make long theory pieces like these. I hope you will see the love and care I put into this piece and can see why it took TEN MONTHS to complete!
You have all truly changed the arc of my life, by enabling me to create these works, not just Anark Abri...
2023-06-24 00:35:31 +0000 UTC View Post
I am trying out the premiere feature for the first time and I invite you all to come watch the newest video as it premieres live at noon CDT! I know you have been waiting a long time for another feature length video essay, but I think it will have been worth the wait. You can find the link above.
Just as in part 1 (https://youtu.be/Ag9EcQsqP_8) I laid out a holistic analysis of the kyriarchal-mega-machine utilizing a ...
2022-07-29 06:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Heyyy everyone! For those who have not already noticed, the new video was released!
The script for part 2 is in process. It will be called A Modern Anarchism: Anarchy and will be an analysis of revolutionary strategy on the broadest scale, stages of progress and development, as well as descriptions of the systemic dynamics of how anarchy might function. As you might imagine this is a huge task, but I am very much enjoying the writing process so far! It is already up to 11,289 word...
2022-01-13 17:58:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Answering the question:
"what do you think are the critical questions in the anarchist/libsoc movement today?"
2021-11-17 05:37:30 +0000 UTC View PostHeeyyyy everyone, Anark here. I have begun uploading the audio of the videos to Spotify, which you can find here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5L8IfoptNurTTkVpFcC6Xb
Unfortunately, I have just hit my limit for the free account I use for the podcast. If anyone pledges an extra $10 this month, I will upgrade to the next level of subscription on my podcast host so I can upload all the other videos...
2021-11-06 20:51:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Answering the question:
"How would you briefly explain anarchism to someone who isn’t really into politics in general?"
2021-11-02 19:58:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Here is the first Q&A short that I've done! Answering the question:
"Hey Daniel, any advice for first time organizers? I've started groups, had meetings, we decided what we are going to do but when it comes down to people keeping promises and committing, it always falls through. It's very discouraging. Any advice would be helpful."
2021-11-02 19:45:36 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone! The script for part 1 of A Modern Anarchism is ready to move on to audio recording! I will be making a recording today and moving on to video editing soon.
Also, as a perk to all of those who are patrons, I have decided that you can ask me any question you like and I will upload a video response here to the Patreon from here on out. After enough time passes, if the questions are interesting enough, I will upload a copy of them as shorts to YouTube!
Feel free to just ...
2021-10-29 17:16:18 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone! The next project I am working on for the channel is a multi-part series, this time about synthesizing a modern anarchism. Appropriately, its working title is A Modern Anarchism. I have decided that I am going to split it up into three pieces, each covering a different aspect. They are:
(Part 1): Anarchist Theory
(Part 2): Anarchy
(Part 3): Anarchist Praxis
All three parts are simultaneously being written, although the majority of my current work is on par...
2021-08-01 21:01:31 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone! The next project I am working on for the channel is a multi-part series, this time about synthesizing a modern anarchism. Appropriately, its working title is A Modern Anarchism. I have decided that I am going to split it up into three pieces, each covering a different aspect. They are:
(Part 1) Anarchist Theory: https://docs.google.com/docume...
2021-08-01 20:53:43 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey patrons! Though it was a long path completing this work, it is finally here! Hope will publish to YouTube tomorrow at 11am CST. Keep an eye out!!
I am already at work on the two possible scripts for the next video, which will either be a sort of Modern Anarchist Manifesto which attempts to synthesize together the works of classical European anarchists, but also integrate the realizations of many other traditions which are often not spoken about when introducing anarchism such as Bla...
2021-06-15 00:44:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! I know I haven't posted for a while, but now that things have stabilized, I've been getting a lot of work done! The audio is recorded and mostly adjusted. Visuals are at about 31:28/1:06:00 at the time of writing this post. There will be a guest artist animating about ten minutes of the visuals; my partner Iris! She is a wonderful artist and I look forward to the work she will produce!
You can find some of her visual art here: 2021-05-02 04:48:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey patrons! I just thought I would post a link to the script for the next video called "Hope." https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q6nf94fP8kq6Y_68445iW3xXMkIeCADaZiEDKdMq6Rs/edit?usp=sharing
Although it needs a little bit of editing and polish, it is in a pretty readable state. Hope you enjoy!
2021-03-01 20:17:14 +0000 UTC View PostHey everybody! Sorry I haven't checked in with you for a while and that my production has been so slow! I am getting crushed by work and life lately and it has been very difficult to find the time to work on the video. Soon things will be slowing back down a bit and I will be able to devote more time to production. HOWEVER, the script is already about 90%-95% complete. I really just need to do last edits and then I can move on to audio recording.
The thesis of the script is that a groun...
2021-03-01 20:16:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey patrons! I am releasing my newest video, Power, today at 12pm CST, 1pm EST, 10am PST! It was a long time in process and a huge amount of work went into it. Although I am a perfectionist and thus there are always little details that I want to correct, I am quite proud of this one. I hope you enjoy!!
The above link should work as soon as the video releases.
The next video script is already being written and will be based on the idea that "hope is revolutionary p...
2020-12-28 16:58:31 +0000 UTC View Post
So I've been working hard at the next video, believe it or not. And I am doing final polishing right now. Some sections of the music probably need to be further adjusted and the framing of some of the clips, but other than that the video is in a very good condition.
Here is a link to the copy that is uploaded on Google drive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NbaHmG3VJY3...
2020-12-25 00:45:09 +0000 UTC View PostHey patrons! I'm sorry for the long wait between videos, but I had to get a second job to make ends meet. It's been a real struggle figuring out how to keep all the plates spinning in my life and I am trying my best to meet all my obligations. I hope to see a time when I can quit my day job and just create content for Anark!
The video is making progress, however. The script was what I thought was 100% done just a few days ago. I even did my first recording. But I could just t...
2020-10-28 18:38:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! The newest video on Anark has been released, discussing anarchist revolutionary praxis. I focus on what I call the four pillars: councils, economics, defense, and intelligence. I hope you enjoy it!
2020-09-22 17:16:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! The fourth and final part of The State is Counter-Revolutionary has been uploaded to the channel! I hope you all enjoy. This series has been a huge project. I also compiled the script for the series into a single essay, which I have uploaded to anarchistlibrary.org and it is currently being reviewed. https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/anark-the-state-is-count...
2020-08-10 20:07:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Just thought I would tell you all that part 4 is in the last stages of polish and will be ready for release tomorrow afternoon! I've included some slides from the video that would just make good meme images to spread around or keep on hand for online debates.
Thank you to all my patrons who are sticking around during this slower production schedule. I am going to try to speed things up for this next video, which will be on the topic of building an anarchist or libertarian socialist revo...
2020-08-09 16:23:51 +0000 UTC View PostHey patrons. I know I'm behind schedule in releasing The State is Counter-Revolutionary (Part 4), but I want you to know that it is quite a ways through the production cycle. The script is finished and the audio is recorded, but personal issues and work are making the video and audio come along a lot slower than it would otherwise.
Each month I have been losing patrons, which I can only assume is a mixture of people being on hard economic times and my lack of consistency in releas...
2020-07-29 23:41:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! The State is Counter-Revolutionary (Part 3) is now released and available in SD (HD is processing). I hope you all enjoy, even with the remaining imperfections. It was a huge undertaking.
The script for part 4 is already about halfway done and (knock on wood) I think it will be done much faster than the previous two parts. As usual, I will keep you all up to date as I make progress and I appreciate all of you for helping me through these difficult times.
2020-06-02 18:49:23 +0000 UTC View PostHey patrons! I know it has taken way too long for me to produce this video and I know that the day is coming up when you will all be charged for being patrons, so I want to assure you that the video is VERY CLOSE to being finished: I would estimate around 98%. I had originally planned to finish it today, so that it could be released early tomorrow. However, I think it is important that I attend the rally in Tulsa in solidarity with the protests. I know I may lose some money making this decisi...
2020-05-31 17:14:35 +0000 UTC View PostHey patrons! The video is coming together quite nicely and I expect it to be done by Friday. It's looking like it will be close to 53 minutes long! I hope you all enjoy
2020-05-25 20:06:13 +0000 UTC View PostHey patrons. I know I am being very slow with part 3 and I apologize. Quarantine has been taking a toll on my productivity like everyone else and I want to be certain I produce a quality video, not rush through it in fear of losing money.
However, I am very happy to say that the script for part 3 is going through final edits and it looks like the video will be a whopping 51 minutes long, as of this draft. This means that recording, visuals, and music will be a huge undertaking as ...
2020-05-12 18:49:52 +0000 UTC View PostHey patrons! Just thought I would keep you up to date on my progress on part 3. This one is going to be A LOT of effort. I haven't finished the script at this point and there is a lot left. I am still reading the resources which will be utilized in the video. The three books which will contribute most to this video and the next are:
Maurice Meisner "Mao's China and After"
Chuang "Sorghum and Steel"
James C. Scott "Seeing Like a State"
I hope you all stick around as thi...
2020-04-16 04:36:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone. Thank you for your patience on this last video. I can't tell you how difficult life has been in the last month. I hope you enjoy the piece!
2020-03-29 17:05:21 +0000 UTC View PostHey patrons! I'm putting the finishing touches on The State is Counter-Revolutionary (Part 2) and I look forward to releasing it tomorrow! This video has been a huge effort and I understand it is way behind schedule. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your patronage in these difficult times.
2020-03-28 22:10:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey patrons! Even though corona virus has essentially destroyed all my work hours and I am mostly homebound, there is one up side. I have way more time to work on the next video for the channel. Part 2 of The State is Counter-Revolutionary is being developed much more rapidly now. I am about 30% done with the visuals at this point, which are a mixture of old footage from Soviet Russia and slides. I've posted some of the slides I have developed so you can see the progress!
2020-03-20 18:07:36 +0000 UTC View Post