What happens if there is less government in a country?
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outcome
"Less government is a blessing only when individuals have elevated their consciousness; without personal responsibility, freedom can quickly devolve into tyranny."
According to Osho, less government is desirable only when the need for it has diminished through the inner elevation of individuals—then there is no unrest. If government is reduced without raising personal responsibility and consciousness, unrest erupts, and soon rebounds into a stronger, even dictatorial, state. Life requires balance; otherwise weakened authority invites tyranny.
Shrinking government works only if people become wiser and more responsible; otherwise chaos invites a harsher ruler.
Why this matters practically
- Prioritize inner growth and civic responsibility before shrinking institutions.
- Build community self-regulation to reduce dependence on authority without chaos.
- Avoid reactionary anti-government moves that can backfire into authoritarianism.
- Build community self-regulation to reduce dependence on authority without chaos.
- Avoid reactionary anti-government moves that can backfire into authoritarianism.
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