“Nationalism as we know it, is the result of a form of state-sponsored branding.”
“Every state's emblematic propaganda is worshiped by the consumer-citizen as a super-logo, a brand Juggernaut.”
“Nationalism is a form of cultural self-centeredness, and as a collective thought-form, can only exist because the dominant in-group is itself comprised of self-centered and narcissistic individuals.”
“The inherent prejudice in unnaturally-produced nationalism causes a form of cultural blindness, which prevents us from seeing the obvious ways we could co-exist in the world as a co-operative human family.”
“We all know there is something wrong with our culture, the state of our world, and with ourselves.”
“Nationalism is form of collective narcissism, where the citizens possess an inflated self-love of "their own people," to the exclusion of other human beings.”
“We must plant trees, grow gardens instead of lawns, ride bicycles when we can and support responsible local businesses over big brands.”