For the first 18 years of life, one is subject to the whims of parents and forced to attend government-run schools five days a week. After this stage it’s common to go into debt in order to study at universities overrun by feminists and social justice warriors. Throughout these early years, one also encounters nonstop Blue Pill propaganda in the form of movies, television, and music. All this occurs during a period of life that is already marked by bodily changes and the stress of growing up.

These are just a few of the restrictions young men face on their path to freedom. Perhaps some of it is inevitable, but that doesn’t change the fact that as men we must strive to become more free. It’s what we’re wired to do.

I call this negative programming broadcast by school, media, government, and so on The Matrix or the Blue Pill Control System. If these terms sound too conspiratorial for you, then just make up your own word to describe negative cultural memes. The word you choose doesn’t matter very much. What’s important is comprehending that (as Terrence McKenna once said) culture is not your friend.

This idea is not just a cool concept to throw around while tripping on acid. I mean in a very literal sense: it’s not a good idea to blindly imitate one's culture. This strategy will cause you to live a sub-optimal lifestyle, and certainly doesn’t lead to strength, wisdom, or masculine polarity. Indeed, culture is really the lowest common denominator. It’s the average of millions of people’s opinions. Movies and TV shows are market tested to appeal to the average Joe, because that’s how companies maximize profits. The government supports Blue Pill/socialist policies because they are popular and get people elected. Mass culture is not about truth seeking or encouraging people to self-actualize. This should be obvious.

If you’re interested in freedom, or maximizing your potential, then you need to move away from the Herd. If you’re old enough to live on your own, and you’re aware of Red Pill wisdom, then you should count yourself among a lucky few. As aforementioned, young males really can’t escape Blue Pill programming, and many adult men are ensnared even worse. Many men get divorced raped, stuck in unhappy marriages, and never wake up to the Blue Pill messaging put forth in the media. Thus, to be moving towards Red Pill freedom is a true blessing.

Love your freedom.