Year Zero The Death of Liberalism w/Charles Haywood
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Feb 8, 2024 Charles Haywood, an expert on liberalism and the enlightenment, discusses the death of liberalism, evolution of liberal philosophies, rise of leftism, global liberalism imposition on tribal societies, balancing individualism and community involvement, challenges of technology on relationships, power dynamics, freedom, reflections on COVID lockdowns, and the future of the liberal world order.
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Enlightenment Causes Societal Atomization
- The Enlightenment emphasized emancipation from unchosen bonds, leading to societal atomization.
- This atomization severs social ties and weakens communal bonds essential for civilization.
French Revolution as Enlightenment Test
- The French Revolution was the first practical application of Enlightenment ideals.
- Attempts to create heaven on Earth through liberalism have repeatedly failed historically.
Liberalism's Inherent Leftward Drift
- Liberals tend to drift left as they lack a limiting principle.
- Classical liberals and progressive leftists often share the same premises leading them toward similar outcomes.