Yes, I definitely agree that authenticity requires courage. I to, being a Spinozist, hope for a revolution focused on ethics, rather than a morality. I believe, with my man Nietzsche, that morality has become untenable, at least on a public scale. Ethics has the advantage of not being about transcendent essences like "good" or "bad" but about creating a future that agrees with us, more in line with a utilitarianism.

I do believe platforms such as steemit are a great step forward. Decentralization is a path towards diffusing power amongst the masses.

Glad to hear you're happy! I too recently quit my job for much the same reasons. Yes you lose friends, but it matters more that the friends that you do have are similarly minded, as you hinted at.

Thanks for the comment!