This chapter explores the historical origins of progressivism and its ties to communism through the lens of influential figures like H.G. Wells and the Adams family during the Gilded Age. It examines the modern implications of aristocracy in American politics, discussing the symbolic nature of contemporary leadership and the impact of political rhetoric on future generations. Additionally, the chapter reflects on significant events such as Brexit and COVID-19, analyzing how these instances reveal deeper issues within governance and scientific research.
UnHerd's Flo Read speaks to Curtis Yarvin at the Unherd Club. Curtis Yarvin is the philosophical godfather of the so-called ‘New Right’, a movement that defies simple categories and political expectations. His writing under the pseudonym Mencius Moldbug explores everything from anti-democracy to accelerationism. He joined UnHerd for an evening of conversation and audience Q&A.
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