In Fate of the Future, Ethan and Emily Tuttle find themselves asking big questions after a heated disagreement erupts at school. Why do people argue about how society should be run? Is government force the only way to solve problems? Are there better alternatives?
To answer these questions, the twins dive into lessons about coercion vs. cooperation, exploring:
How governments often rely on force to get things done, whether it’s through taxes, regulations, or police power.
The difference between voluntary interactions and state-enforced actions.
Alternative ways that society can be organized, including through peaceful cooperation, decentralized decision-making, and mutual respect.
They begin to explore the ideas of self-governance, non-aggression, and voluntarism, and how these principles might lead to a freer, more peaceful world.
🧠 Key Lessons:
Power and politics aren’t the only way to solve societal problems.
A bottom-up approach (like voluntary cooperation) can be more peaceful and effective than a top-down one (like government control).
The Non-Aggression Principle (NAP) is a moral philosophy that says people shouldn’t use force against others except in self-defense.
Children (and adults) can begin to imagine a future built on freedom, respect, and mutual cooperation.
📚 Inspiration:
This book is influenced by the ideas of libertarian and voluntaryist thinkers, and encourages kids to think critically about authority, morality, and how society could function with less reliance on force and more on consent.
🧒 Who It’s For:
Kids ages 7–13
Parents, homeschoolers, and educators teaching about civics, morality, and political philosophy
Families interested in raising free thinkers and problem solvers
🌟 Bottom Line:
The Tuttle Twins and the Fate of the Future empowers young readers to question the status quo, understand the moral implications of force, and imagine a better world built on freedom and cooperation, not just politics.