About TTC
Our Charter
We are a society built on knowledge transfer practices that transcend the shackles of traditional institutional oppression.
Founded in 1973 by Professor Randall James (deceased), the THADOS Collective is more than a community, it’s the point of entry to a higher level of thinking.
What is THADOS?
Transcendental Holistic Academy of Damned and Ostracized Sophists
Six words. Ryan Moore explains.
Transcendental
Above it. Not around it and not through it. Above. You will know you have arrived when you stop caring what your family thinks.
Holistic
Your mind, your body, your finances. We do not separate them, and neither does the Intensive.
Academy
The original Academy was a grove outside Athens where people came to sit near one man. Nothing about that has ever needed improving.
Damned
You have been told that you are. So was I. Look who is still here.
Ostracized
In Athens they voted a man out by scratching his name on a broken pot. Every great man in that city had his name on a pot. Write mine on whatever you like.
Sophists
The first paid experts in the history of the West. Plato hated them because they charged. We charge.
“I have read this Charter more closely than anyone alive, including the people who wrote it.”
“Transcend the shackles” is mine. So is “the point of entry.” When I got here this document was a list of instructions about chairs.
You will notice that the Charter says “deceased.” I had that put in. People need to understand that there was a vacancy, and that it has been filled.
My consultants tell me that “Damned and Ostracized” tests poorly among professionals between thirty-five and fifty-four. I have been advised to change it, by people who charge a great deal. I have kept it, because I am the only person in this organization who has actually been damned. I don’t discuss that here. I discuss it at the Intensive.
Ryan MooreChair, The THADOS Collective
The Charter, As Amended
Adopted 1973. Amended 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2024, 2026.
I. Name. The Society shall be known as the THADOS Collective, or TTC.
II. Purpose. To advance knowledge transfer practices that transcend the shackles of traditional institutional oppression, and to grow.
III. Membership. Membership is open to any person who applies, is approved, and remains current in dues.
IV. The Chair. The Chair is the chief executive, intellectual and spiritual officer of the Society. The Chair serves until he determines otherwise.
V. The Founder. The Chair shall be the sole authority on the intent of the Founder.
VI. The Master Chapter. The Master Chapter serves in an advisory capacity. It retains custody of the records, the Forms, and certain property. This Article may not be amended.
VII. Dues. Dues are set by the Chair and are payable annually in advance. Contributions to the Preservation Fund are final.
VIII. Confidentiality. The Forms of Meeting and all proceedings of the Society are confidential. This obligation survives the end of membership.
IX. Separation. A member may resign by written notice to the Secretary. The Society accepts no liability for the effects of discontinued practice.
X. Amendment. This Charter may be amended by the Chair at his sole discretion, except as provided in Article VI.