WHY "CANCEL·LAT"

The name "Cancel·lat" (Cancelled in catalan) reflects the paradox we operate within. We “cancel” ourselves because we critique and challenge the system while simultaneously using its rules and dynamics to overturn them.

This contradiction is the core of Cancel·lat’s strategy: exploiting the capitalist system to create radical actions and narratives with the aim of extracting maximum resources and influence to fund the transformative initiatives in the project's second phase.

This exercise prompts a critical yet uncomfortable reflection: sometimes, dismantling outdated structures and entrenched institutions requires more than just dialogue, patience, or reformist approaches. History has shown that power does not relinquish itself voluntarily—systems built on inequality and exploitation are designed to resist change, often absorbing, neutralizing, or suppressing attempts at reform. When those in control actively obstruct progress, manipulate democratic processes, and uphold injustice for their own benefit, the necessity arises to confront them directly in order to provoke meaningful transformation.

Why Radical Action Becomes Inevitable

Change is rarely granted from above. Every major social advancement—from labor rights to civil rights, from decolonization movements to environmental activism—has been met with resistance. Those in power often use delaying tactics, misinformation, legal obstacles, or outright repression to maintain the status quo. When progress is blocked at every institutional level, more forceful mechanisms become necessary to ensure that justice prevails.

These mechanisms do not always mean violence, but they do involve disruption, defiance, and direct action. Civil disobedience, mass protests, economic sabotage, and even cultural counter-movements are examples of active resistance that forces systemic change. When established structures refuse to listen, the only way forward is to make inaction impossible.

Harnessing Anger and Frustration as Catalysts for Change

At times, this struggle awakens intense emotional forces such as anger, frustration, and even hatred. These emotions, often demonized by the system, are not inherently destructive—they are reactions to injustice. When channeled strategically, they can become powerful drivers for transformation rather than blind destruction.

Understanding Hatred as a Political Tool

Hatred is often portrayed as an irrational, corrosive force—but in reality, it is a rational response to systemic oppression. When directed at structures of domination rather than individuals, hatred can become an awakening force, a means of resistance, and a refusal to accept the conditions imposed by an oppressive system.

• Hatred against oppression is what fueled anti-colonial struggles and the dismantling of apartheid.

• Hatred against exploitation is what pushed workers to demand fair wages and humane conditions.

• Hatred against injustice is what led to the fall of corrupt regimes and the fight for human rights.

This is not about indiscriminate destruction, nor about perpetuating cycles of violence. Rather, it is about recognizing that radical opposition to oppression is often necessary. As long as those in power refuse to dismantle exploitative structures voluntarily, confrontation becomes the only alternative.

Disruption as a Strategy, Not Chaos

The ruling class often frames resistance as irrational, disruptive, or dangerous because it threatens their control. However, disruption is a necessary part of systemic change. The system functions because people comply—it relies on submission, normalization, and a passive acceptance of exploitation.

• Strikes disrupt economies, forcing those in power to acknowledge labor rights.

• Mass protests disrupt political narratives, making social injustices impossible to ignore.

• Boycotts disrupt monopolies, pressuring corporations to change unethical practices.

• Counter-information disrupts propaganda, allowing people to see the mechanisms of control.

Disruption shifts the balance of power. It forces those in control to react, making oppression visible and untenable. When dialogue and negotiation fail, disruptive action becomes the only remaining path to justice.

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This perspective does not advocate violence for its own sake but acknowledges that history repeatedly demonstrates how the deepest changes often require decisive confrontations. Social movements, cultural revolutions, and institutional reforms have frequently involved breaking away from the past through moments of intense conflict that pave the way for new ideas and forms of organization.

However, it is vital that this force be guided by constructive objectives. The goal isn’t simply to destroy but to build a more equitable, inclusive, and just alternative. When change stems from pure destructive hatred, it risks resulting in further oppression or chaos. However, when paired with a transformative vision, it can lead to significant advancements for humanity.

This is where the Crea part of the master's comes into play, detailed in its respective section. Ultimately, breaking away from outdated practices and obsolete institutions requires a balance between the force needed to dismantle them (Cancel·lat) and the empathy required to build a better future (Crea).

This complex process offers an opportunity to redefine the values governing society and establish new models that address the real needs of people and the planet in the era we live in. We aim to transform the culture of consumption and cancellation into tools for social and economic transformation.