Civilization dooming idiots and how to spot them
From the Terran Minarchy's I-Sec field handbook
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)This is an excerpt from the field handbook of I-Sec or the Internal Security civilian peacekeeping organization of the Terran Minarchy. They, just as all other organizations of the Minarchy are not governmental in origin, structure, command, or funding. Citizen lawmen operate anywhere in Terran space, be it outer space or the colonies (terraformed asteroids, planetoids, planets, and Terran-made orbital installations).
The limit of their authority is defined by the citizenry, therefore, in token few and rather dire cases the agent could overrule the local sheriff or the operatives of a Private Colonial Security company. The presence of I-Sec citizen lawmen is usually required in their capacity of a judge, investigator, or crime fighter.
Though local sheriffs are quite capable of delivering judgement, oft there are complicated cases where I-Sec’s superior knowledge of CCL or Colonial Common Law is necessary to avoid error of judgement.
When given authority to investigate, the I-Sec citizen lawman will organize all local security and sheriff personnel, focusing their efforts in locating whoever the lawman was hired to detain, or elaborate crime to unravel.
I-Sec citizen lawmen are requisitioned in their capacity of a crime fighter, only in case of mass-murderers on the prowl or the presence of highly organized criminal entities, which the local citizenry is incapable of exterminating on their own.
However, there is another duty which the I-Sec citizen lawmen need perform and, it was bestowed to them since their inception. Of course, this is watching over for all manner of idiots, benign or otherwise, so that these would not threaten the sanctity of Terran society, nor enable the ruination of civilization-sustaining culture.
In this capacity of theirs, the I-Sec citizen lawmen are allowed to infiltrate private companies, without inhibiting their day-to-day operations, in order to make sure there aren’t any leftover idiots in positions of authority or importance within said company. Oftentimes, there are sly idiots who pray upon people naivete and simulate competence or abuse their subordinate’s good will, leech off of their skill and ability, in effect making them do their jobs.
If the presence of parasites is detected, the company leadership is informed so that they could take appropriate action. Idiots who have somehow wormed their way into one or another organization, no matter how small, they are usually fired and then covertly, gently, guided into another job. A place where they would not endanger anyone’s well-being or the colony’s economic stability. Though they can occupy positions like waste disposal, janitorial service, and simple manual labor, they would be under constant, covert surveillance. In case they get any ideas and attempt to act upon their delusions once more.
The I-Sec agent will make sure that those of merit take the idiot’s position, one which they exerted undeserved authority from, and advise company leathers how to prevent future abuse and misuse of their invaluable people. By employing and maintaining vigilant Idiot Separation, Terran society and civilization is protected from the slow decay which many others fell prey to.
I-1
The Benign idiot – They are not a serious threat to civilization, unless in overwhelming numbers. Societies with low I-1 counts will function normally since the “benigns” are not destructive on their own. Usually, people will guide and help the I-1s acquire useful skills, make sure they can take good care of themselves. With enough effort these civilizations will continue to advance, even with sizable populations of I-1s.
I-2
The Naive idiot – They can become a civilizational threat if let without direction and when present in great numbers, will always cause societal collapse. The primary characteristic of all I-2s is their extreme naivety – they rarely fact-check what they are being told. As a result, these individuals fall prey to various schemes and scams. They are easily brainwashed and turned into a docile serf/peon class. Statists and fanatical Utopians love the I-2s – they make for the best, most obedient tax slaves. With time, just like the I-1s, many I-2s will inevitably transform and turn into more dangerous, higher tier idiots.
I-3
The Deluded or Useful idiot – In societies with sizable I-1 and I-2 populations, it is inevitable that a “higher” tier morons are soon to appear. While the first two are not an immediate threat and, in most cases can be somewhat productive members of society, I-3s are utterly useless. Even if oftentimes they are not indicative of, I-3s are always the product of a decaying civilization. If not in all, in most cases the I-3 are parasitic; they work as unskilled laborers and not because of some trauma, but because they are lazy. The deluded ones have no ability to think critically; they actively attack everything positive and constructive which made their host society advanced. One of the traits indicative to all I-3s is denial of objective reality. This idiot type is oftentimes fully immersed in some rather ludicrous and quite farcical theory. The force of their delusions is such, that no amount of observation, access to factual data or logic, could ever change their minds. I-3s are known to vehemently oppose any contradictory information and to such an extent, that they will engage in obsessive ridicule. They will keep producing various media, in an effort to “debunk” those who are often just trying to help them. If let to their own devices, a big blob of I-3s will effectively suck the lifeblood out of any civilization, destroy its cultural values and bring total, complete ruination.
I-4
The Know-it-all or Educated idiot – Given enough time, societies that do not take care of their idiot population, a group of special persons will arise. These idiots are capable of presenting themselves as true “authorities” in many different fields. I-4s can be, but not always are - academics, journalists, entertainers, politicians, lawyers, scientists, and doctors. The I-4s are the chief engineers of horrible dystopias; this they achieve by propagating their idiocy, enshrining lack of critical thinking, and blind obedience to authority. They can be found in low to medium, and high tier government positions – working as bureaucrats the I-4s maintain the status quo of decay. I-4s are some of the most dangerous idiots because they create more like them and help brainwash lower tier idiots, keep them docile and obedient. Even if a society finds a way to lower its population of I-1s, I-2s, and I-3s – if not rooted out, the I-4s will eventually produce more idiots. Since I-4s suffer from overinflated egos, it is natural for them to populate academia and become “educators” or “experts”. These self-professed “sages” are often the authors of all school textbooks. Many I-4 “entertainers” are propped up by authoritarian states, cults or political groups, to promote utopian ideals and spread propaganda. Before the inevitable civilizational collapse, I-4 “lawmakers” will change or create countless new laws, all in an effort to “fix” the things which they had a hand in destroying.
I-5
The Fanatical idiot – These deranged lunatics are the end product of a decaying education system and the tireless work of I-4s. After enough time had passed and, having consumed plenty of I-4 produced, intellect devouring material, I-5s will spring into existence. Since higher “education” gave them no actual life skills, they devote their entire lives to making Utopian ideologies or philosophies work. I-4s work tirelessly to control lower tier idiots' perception of reality and in I-5s it is replaced with blind fanaticism. Belief in one or another Utopian ideal, the advancement of which becomes their singular life goal. I-5s believe that after this new world order has been established, it would be them who will rule over their society. After only a few generations, they will be found everywhere, because other idiot types will transform into I-5s. Because they view themselves as gifted, incapable of erring geniuses, many I-5s inevitably become leaders of political parties or fanatical, cult-like movements for “social change”. They will prey upon the foolishness of other idiot types, whip them into frenzy and with enough support, start bloody revolutions. Of course, them being unable to predict the consequences of their idiocy, every single utopia the I-5s attempt to build ends up in utter ruination.
I-6
The Bootlicker or Yes idiot – With enough brainwashing by the crazed I-5s, and after being properly educated by I-4s, one of the most vicious types of idiot will appear. The I-6s are murderous sociopaths who bow to authority, worship the state and will blindly follow any order given to them by the I-5s. Without question or hesitation they will rape, torture, and kill – do everything for the state and/or the Utopian ideologies spoon-fed to them by the I-5 propagandists. Yes idiots are fanatically loyal to the state torturers, death camp guards, secret agents, police, judges, and executioners. I-6s are the foot soldiers of the I-5s and will obediently follow their “Supreme Leaders”, do their bidding, no matter how many millions they are ordered to exterminate.
I-7
The King idiot or “Supreme Leader” – This is oftentimes the person who causes not only societal or civilizational collapse, but the complete extermination of entire sentient races. I-7s generally emerge from the ranks of I-5s, I-6s, on some occasions also the I-4s. Virtually in all cases, these “Supreme Leaders” are the most extreme representatives of their idiot tier. Where other idiots may have some leftover spark of normalcy, a grain of wisdom still lingering inside their ravaged brains – I-7s are the ultimate, civilization ending monstrosities. Perhaps there are others behind the King idiot, pulling his or her strings, so this person can further serve their agenda. Malevolent secret organizations, ancient societies bent on world domination or power hungry elites – there is no difference. Whatever plans these puppeteers have plotted, all will be made obsolete by the “Supreme Leader”, who they assume is under their complete control. Eventually all I-7s either destroy their controllers or do something utterly unpredictable. In the end everything will turn into ash, the civilization will become a ruined, irradiated husk. Even if someone survives the apocalypse, which all I-7s inevitably cause, these broken, huddled remnants of the once advanced culture are doomed to suffer. The emergence of a I-7 means that among these survivors there will be leftovers, idiots are sure to cause more damage.
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🤣 the world is full of idiots by these standards! Good one BK.