This chapter explores the dynamics of centralized power through the historical lens of Louis XIV and its modern implications, particularly how expert opinions can shape policy decisions. It critiques the relationship between scientific inquiry and capitalist motivations, while examining the varying influences of U.S. presidents on governmental agendas.
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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