The young, their aspirations crushed under the weight of debt, inflation and a dysfunctional economy, may be very receptive to the concept of liberty. From Michael Matulef at lewrockwell.com:
The world appears increasingly ominous in various respects, seemingly descending into deeper gloom with each passing day. Reports of imminent wars, escalating political turmoil, the harsh realities of rising inflation, and a palpable sense of an impending economic recession all contribute to this unsettling atmosphere. Libertarians may find their fervent advocacy for liberty as the cure, falling on deaf ears beyond their existing communities. The sheer volume of work required to reach a consensus on terminology for honest discussions can be exhausting and often leads nowhere. For instance, the widespread disdain, horror, and trepidation towards “capitalism”, “anarchism”, and “free markets” in mainstream discourse serve as a stark reflection of our civilization’s current condition. Conversely, the term “State” is typically viewed as civil, beneficial, and indispensable. Indeed, there’s a palpable sense that the flame of liberty is dimming.
The adage “Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, and weak men create hard times.” articulated by G. Michael Hopf merits deep reflection. Similarly, the insights of Planck’s principle, named after the renowned physicist Max Planck, invite contemplation:
“A new scientific truth does not triumph by convincing its opponents and making them see the light, but rather because its opponents eventually die and a new generation grows up that is familiar with it.
An important scientific innovation rarely makes its way by gradually winning over and converting its opponents: it rarely happens that Saul becomes Paul. What does happen is that its opponents gradually die out, and that the growing generation is familiarized with the ideas from the beginning: another instance of the fact that the future lies with the youth.”
