11min chapter

The Gray Area with Sean Illing cover image

Fareed Zakaria on our revolutionary moment

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

CHAPTER

Navigating Cultural Shifts and Political Leanings

The chapter explores the impact of technology transformation on human identity, highlighting the emergence of toxic virtual communities seeking grounding through affiliations but warns against regressive ties. It discusses the relationship between anxiety, cultural shifts, and political leanings, emphasizing a tendency to move right during times of deep insecurity. The conversation delves into the complexity behind the rise of Trumpism, driven not solely by racism or economic anxiety but also cultural disorientation and anxiety fuelled by various societal shifts.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode