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The Rise and Fall of the Bluepill

"WhatifAlthist" | World History, Philosophy, Culture

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Power, Control, and the Left's Decline

This chapter scrutinizes the complex dynamics between the new left and consensus liberals, revealing a patronage system that fuels extremist ideologies. It addresses the decline of leftist values as a potential precursor to societal collapse, paralleling current beliefs with the disintegration of the Soviet Union. The discussion emphasizes the impact of societal wealth, a powerful managerial class, and shifting gender dynamics on the left's influence and the emerging need for genuine autonomy.

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