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351. The Demise of the Left: from Liberalism to Marxism | Naomi Wolf

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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Contagion and Control: The Politics of Disgust

This chapter examines the link between infectious disease prevalence and the rise of authoritarianism, addressing how disgust can motivate aggressive political behavior. It also analyzes historical health measures and their role in justifying state power, while exploring shifts in the left-right political dynamics regarding contamination and purity.

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