Hermitix Collapse '25: The Rise of Populism and the Death of the Managerial State with John Michael Greer
Jan 1, 2025
Join John Michael Greer, a writer and occultist renowned for his insights on collapse and populism. He discusses the rising tide of populism and the decline of the managerial state leading into 2025. Greer analyzes the discontent in Western institutions, particularly in healthcare and governance. He explores the shifting political landscape, questioning outdated left-right labels and examining how bureaucratic failures fuel populism. Additionally, he highlights the alarming birth rate crisis and its implications for economic stability, along with the skills gap affecting critical industries.
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America: A Dream or Delusion?
- The United States reinvents its character at intervals, shifting national identity and purpose.
- This makes America similar to a dream or delusion, a place of imagined possibility.
Failing Infrastructure: A Harbinger of Change
- Failing infrastructure can signal either steep decline or revolutionary change.
- Britain's current state mirrors pre-revolutionary France, suggesting potential upheaval.
Populism's Rise: A Response to Disillusionment
- The global rise of right-wing populism reflects widespread disillusionment.
- People sense a lie, potentially the myth of progress, within existing systems.