The Daily Signal Victor Davis Hanson: Signs of a ‘Total Systems Collapse’ Are Everywhere—Are You Paying Attention?
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Sep 24, 2025 Victor Davis Hanson discusses the alarming signs of a total systems collapse in society. He highlights the dangers of prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion over meritocracy and empiricism. Using historical examples, he illustrates how complexities lead to societal vulnerabilities. The tragic killing of Iryna Zarutska serves as a chilling example of bystander inaction and systemic failure. Hanson also critiques policy choices that can lead to catastrophic outcomes, emphasizing the need for strict adherence to norms in a diverse society.
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Collapse From Replacing Merit With Ideology
- Victor Davis Hanson warns complex societies collapse when ideology replaces empiricism and meritocracy.
- He argues sophistication requires rules and evidence-based norms to avoid systemic failure.
Mycenaeans As A Historical Warning
- Hanson cites the Mycenaean collapse as an historical example of sudden societal implosion.
- He uses that past failure to illustrate modern vulnerability when norms break down.
Complexity Demands Meritocracy
- Hanson asserts modern US complexity demands meritocracy, credentials, and empiricism to function.
- He warns discarding those norms erodes transportation, education, and health systems.