Most of us think we have a fundamental human right to freedom. Many believe we have the right to water, the right to healthcare, or even the right to affordable housing and a ‘living wage’. Rights are appealing because they promise an easier life. We believe that without rights, life is a lawless, dangerous experience. Leaving us exposed to suffering and exploitation. Rights are guaranteed entitlements. But what in life is guaranteed? The sunrise? It's very, VERY likely the s

Authority is considered to be the ‘right’ to determine, adjudicate, command or control. But if rights don't exist, then nobody can possibly have the ‘right’ to command or control you. If all we have is the ability to respond to reality; to a world outside our control: Then we can only command or control ourselves. No intelligence, privilege or self belief gives anyone the right to command or control you. There is no authority above you, regardless of your status. You're not r

If rights don't exist, and there is no authority above you. And the same applies to everyone else. Then what is the law? Life is a constant, unmanageable negotiation between what everyone wants and what everyone else wants. So whose choice takes priority? There's no way to safely legislate infinite choices of several billion people. Who has the wisdom and impartiality to make our choices for us and not prioritise their own interests over ours. Choices, like thoughts and feeli