The Alpha – Marc MacYoung

One of my greatest ‘Oops,’ was introducing the concept of Alpha to the self-defense world. I’ve done my best to back off the idea and admit my error. That’s because too many people THINK they understand the concept. Here — although it is fiction — is a good summation of how wolfpacks actually work. (Yes, … [Read more…]

Commentary on: “Be polite to everyone you meet, but have a plan to kill everyone in the room” – Marc MacYoung

In response to “Be polite to everyone you meet, but have a plan to kill everyone in the room” *** I prefer to look at human interaction like a planet. Physical violence is there, as a possibility. It’s just over the horizon from where we are now. You can’t see it from here.Truth be told … [Read more…]

Commentary on “Believe Her! The Woman Never Lies Myth” – Marc MacYoung

http://www.ipt-forensics.com/journal/volume6/j6_2_4.htm Commentary: Part I Here’s the problem. Monsters exist. I mean real monsters. And they commit horrible shit. So there very much is a need to put these fuckers down. Then there’s more than a little stupid, selfish, aggressive and bad behavior by people who are mostly not monsters, but when the constellations align, they … [Read more…]

Conflict Communications – Marc MacYoung

I’m working on a program called Conflict Communications where I’m studying the patterns of conflict so things can be resolved more effectively. Starting with recognizing when violence can be avoided or it’s the answer (Physical violence is seldom the answer, but when it is, it’s the best answer.) Here are four things I’ve run across in my … [Read more…]

Systemic Problems and the Role of Society – Marc MacYoung

    think what we have here is a systemic problemhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Systemic_problem  mixed in with unintended consequences http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unintended_consequences As in here are the downsides of equality, freedom, technology, emphasis on individuality, and socialization away form individuals resolving issues themselves and acceptance of violence. Putting that in simpler terms, “Be careful of what you want for you … [Read more…]