The Unconscious of Independence

My friend Graham Harman got Chat GPT to rewrite the Declaration of Independence as a soulless corporate memo and I commented thus:

BRILLIANT. This actually gets at the unconscious of the declaration itself--the unspoken OVERLAP between Britain and America aka the legacy of slavery, present by its absence in the manipulative corporate bureau-speak.

Observe:

I asked Chat GPT to rewrite the Declaration of Independence as a soul-sucking corporate memo.

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Memorandum of Intent: Strategic Organizational Restructuring Initiative

Date: July 4, 1776

To: Stakeholders, Relevant Interested Parties, and the British Crown

From: North American Colonial Leadership Board (NACLB)

Subject: Termination of Operational Dependencies and Realignment of Governance Frameworks

Executive Summary:

In alignment with our long-term vision of self-sustaining growth and stakeholder equity, we find it necessary to restructure the organizational relationship between the North American Colonies (hereafter “The Colonies”) and the United Kingdom of Great Britain (hereafter “The Crown”). This strategic pivot aims to optimize governance, resource allocation, and cultural alignment while ensuring adherence to universally accepted principles of autonomy, equality, and self-determination.

Background and Rationale:

After conducting a comprehensive audit of the existing operational framework, it has become clear that the current governance model, which includes but is not limited to involuntary taxation, restrictive trade protocols, and inadequate representation in decision-making processes, is no longer conducive to achieving mutual objectives or long-term sustainability.

Historical precedent and best practices underscore the necessity of severing ties when operational inefficiencies hinder growth and innovation. To this end, we have identified the following core principles guiding our decision:

Rights Management: We assert that all entities possess an inherent entitlement to autonomy, liberty, and the pursuit of outcomes that maximize internal and external stakeholder satisfaction.

Governance Accountability: When governance systems fail to deliver measurable value or operate counter to stakeholder interests, they must be subject to restructuring or dissolution.

Risk Mitigation: Persistent grievances, when left unaddressed, increase the likelihood of systemic instability and necessitate decisive corrective action.

Strategic Justifications:

Outlined below are the grievances that have precipitated this course of action:

Imposition of unsanctioned fiscal burdens without stakeholder input.

Implementation of policy frameworks that disproportionately benefit The Crown while undermining The Colonies' operational capacity.

Deployment of enforcement mechanisms that compromise stakeholder trust and autonomy.

Repeated disregard for requests for collaborative policy-making.

Efforts to engage in constructive dialogue have not yielded satisfactory resolutions, compelling The Colonies to initiate an autonomous governance model.

Action Plan:

Effective immediately, The Colonies will implement the following operational changes:

Termination of all hierarchical dependencies on The Crown.

Establishment of an independent governance structure with a focus on inclusivity and transparency.

Reallocation of resources to align with the strategic objectives of The Colonies.

Closing Statement:

We remain committed to fostering a culture of innovation, resilience, and mutual respect. While we regret the necessity of this decision, we are confident that this realignment will position The Colonies for sustained success and enhanced stakeholder satisfaction.

Signed,

The Colonial Executive Task Force