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#1690 Oligarchy Unmasked: Why Billionaires Hate Democracy and How They're Dismantling It
Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy
Challenging Enlightenment Ideals
This chapter examines a contemporary thinker who opposes Enlightenment values, favoring a neo-reactionary philosophy that emphasizes monarchy and critiques democracy. The discussion explores radical political proposals, such as 'The Butterfly Revolution,' and the implications of pushing for autocratic governance while critiquing the influence of modern academic and media institutions. It highlights the tension between traditional beliefs and contemporary ideologies, emphasizing the discomfort in reconciling past values with present realities.
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