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#113 - Inverted Totalitarianism and the Corporate State: Chris Hedges Interviews Princeton Professor Sheldon Wolin

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Economic Insecurity and Democratic Engagement

This chapter examines the detrimental effects of economic instability on political participation, drawing parallels between historical and modern democratic practices. It discusses how the pressures of capitalism lead individuals to prioritize job security over political engagement, resulting in a weakened democratic process. Additionally, the chapter introduces the concept of inverted totalitarianism, highlighting the challenges faced by working classes in an increasingly corporate-dominated society.

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