Your question got me thinking about a book I came across titled "The Most Dangerous Superstition" by Larken Rose. Rose delves deep into the concept of authority and suggests that our belief in it might be one of the most damaging ideas we've ever held. He argues that while many of us have been conditioned to believe in government authority from a young age, this belief often leads to negative outcomes. For instance, it can cause people to obey authority figures even when they feel it's wrong or support systems that they'd otherwise see as immoral.

Rose emphasizes that governments derive their power not from any inherent right but from the perceived legitimacy we grant them. He envisions a world where individuals trust their moral compass over any external authority. While it's a thought-provoking perspective, it does make one wonder how society would function based on voluntary interactions and mutual respect alone.

I also remember the book "Sicher ohne Staat" from Oliver Janich which focuses more on the solution aspect, how a society would work without a government. I am not sure if there is an english version. Unfortunately I didn't read it fully, but @ekzyis we wanted to investigate this concept more and then talk about it.