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Surplus Enjoyment

Why Theory

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The Connection Between Right-Wing Populism and Capitalism

In this chapter, they discuss the idea that right-wing populism delivers on the enjoyment promised by capitalism. They mention incidents of violence at rallies and the destruction of Jewish-owned stores as examples of this. They also explore the connection between enjoyment and foolishness, highlighting that knowledge can be a barrier to enjoyment.

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