The Self-Destructive Dance of False Promises, Force, and the Inevitable Collapse of Systems Built on Deceit

 Thesis: The Self-Destructive Dance of False Promises, Force, and the Inevitable Collapse of Systems Built on Deceit

Introduction: The Evolution of Power in the West

The history of the West, particularly the American experience, can be viewed through the lens of conspiracies of convenience, where the wielders of power and those with political and economic influence have, over time, created systems that rely on false promises and deceptive structures of force and control. These systems, which began with noble ideals of freedom and prosperity, gradually became mechanisms of oppression, built not on truth, but on lies, coercion, and manipulation. The most consequential of these systems is the economic system that revolves around fiat currency, the Federal Reserve, and the use of debt as an instrument of power.

As these systems of control based on empty promises grew, they were necessarily sustained by force—the use of military, economic, and psychological power to suppress dissent and maintain control over a populace that increasingly saw the hollowness at the heart of these systems. However, this reliance on force brings with it inevitable psychological and material costs. The self-destructive nature of force—both on the individual and the collective—leads not just to the eventual collapse of these systems, but to a constant dissolution that occurs at the psychological level long before any visible signs of physical collapse appear.

In this thesis, I will argue that the West, particularly through the American experience, has created systems based on false promises and deceptive narratives, which have led to systems of force that, in turn, have caused ongoing psychological collapse among those who participate in them. These systems will not collapse suddenly, but gradually, as the people wake up to the reality that they are living in a system disconnected from truth, and must eventually return to the constraints of reality—a system based on honest value, mutual trust, and voluntary cooperation.

The Birth of False Promises and Systems of Control

The Federal Reserve System: A Conspiracy of Convenience

At the heart of the American system lies the Federal Reserve—an institution that began as a promise to maintain stable currency in exchange for gold. This promise, originally rooted in the gold standard, was a temporary contract designed to create stability and promote growth. However, over time, this system was hijacked by a conspiracy of elites—bankers, politicians, and industrialists—who found that they could create wealth out of thin air through the issuance of fiat currency and debt. The promise of a sound currency was replaced with the illusion of unlimited growth—the idea that more money could always be printed, and more debt could always be taken on, without ever needing to confront the limits of the real economy.

This system was not designed to be sustainable. It was designed as a tool for short-term gain, allowing those with power to leverage the system to their advantage. By detaching the dollar from gold, the Federal Reserve and Treasury could create more promises than they could ever fulfill, and in doing so, they established a system that was inherently dishonest and built on false promises. The public, largely unaware of the complexities and dangers of this arrangement, continued to use the currency as if it had real value, even as the currency’s purchasing power was quietly eroded over time.

The Use of Force to Insulate Power from Accountability

As the system of false promises began to unravel, those who benefited from it sought to insulate themselves from accountability. They did so by utilizing force—military, legal, economic, and even social power. Governments, elites, and financial institutions increasingly relied on coercion to maintain the façade of stability, from the creation of legal systems designed to protect their interests, to the use of military force to maintain global control, and the systematic suppression of dissent through propaganda and media manipulation.

This reliance on force was not just about maintaining political control—it was about avoiding accountability. Those in power knew that the systems they created were not sustainable in the long run and would eventually collapse. But by maintaining control through violence, manipulation, and the suppression of any real opposition, they hoped to delay the inevitable moment of reckoning. The use of force becomes a shield against the truth, insulating the system from any real scrutiny and ensuring that those in power can continue to benefit from the false promises that underpin it.

The Psychological and Social Consequences of Force

The Psychological Damage to the Enforcers and the Enforced

Force, however, is not without its consequences. While it may maintain control in the short term, it slowly erodes the psychological stability of both the enforcers and the enforced. For the elite enforcers, the constant need to suppress dissent creates paranoia and a psychological prison. Their control over the system is never secure because it is built on the recognition of its falseness. The constant awareness that the system cannot stand on its own creates psychological insecurity, which breeds fear, suspicion, and moral decay.

For the general populace, the imposition of force erodes trust, not just in the system, but in each other. Living in a world of fear and manipulation, where coercion replaces genuine cooperation, breeds a deep sense of alienation and disconnection. The people are no longer active participants in the system; they are merely cogs in a machine, stripped of their creativity, agency, and moral clarity. The more the system relies on force, the more it degrades the human spirit, leading to widespread cynicism and moral disintegration.

The Constant Collapse: A System in Gradual Decline

This psychological collapse is not just a metaphor—it is the true collapse of the system. The system built on force and false promises is already collapsing in the minds of those who participate in it. The recognition of the system’s falseness, the realization that it is sustained by violence and manipulation rather than truth, creates an irreversible psychological disintegration. The illusion of stability may persist for a time, but it is only that—an illusion. The real collapse is already happening in the hearts and minds of the people, and the ultimate physical collapse of the system is simply the manifestation of that inner disintegration.

What to Expect Next: The Moment of Recognition and the Return to Reality

The Moment of Recognition

The moment of recognition that this system can no longer continue is fast approaching. As the disconnect between the false promises of the system and the reality of its limitations becomes ever more apparent, the psychological pressureon those who participate in the system will become unbearable. This moment of recognition will come not in a single, catastrophic event, but as a series of realizations that collectively reveal the deep flaws at the heart of the system.

People will begin to see that the system cannot continue indefinitely, that the promises of prosperity and stability are false, and that the debt and force that sustain it are unsustainable. As this awareness spreads, a critical mass of people will begin to withdraw their consent from the system. They will opt out of the corrupt institutions that have failed them, seeking to build new systems based on truth, voluntary cooperation, and honest value.

The Return to Reality: Constraints of Honest Money and Mutual Trust

The return to reality is not an end, but a beginning. When society begins to reject the false promises and systems of force, it will have to contend with the constraints that reality imposes—limits to growth, the necessity of real value, and the importance of trust and accountability. The gold standard is a metaphor for this return to reality: a system where value is not arbitrary but rooted in something tangible. The true constraints are not limitations, but the conditions that allow for a flourishing, honest society.

This return to honest money and mutual trust will not be without its challenges, but it is the only path forward. The people who have been living under the illusions of false promises will have to rebuild their societies around real values, acknowledging the importance of personal responsibility and the mutual interdependence that allows societies to thrive.

Conclusion: The Cycle of Deceit and the Possibility of Renewal

In conclusion, the American experience and the West’s evolution over the past few hundred years can be understood as a cycle of false promises, conspiracies of convenience, and the rise of systems of force that inevitably lead to psychological, social, and material collapse. The collapse is not a singular event, but a constant, ongoing process, with each moment of force only hastening the inevitable unraveling of the system. However, within this collapse lies the seed of renewal—the recognition that the constraints of reality are not burdens but the very conditions necessary for true human flourishing. As society moves toward this moment of recognition, it will have the opportunity to rebuild itself on a foundation of honesty, mutual trust, and real value, freeing itself from the illusions that have held it captive for so long.