Lack of Political Vision and the Decline of Hope

In this podcast episode, the speaker explores the decline of hope and the lack of political vision in contemporary society. They discuss how concepts of collective struggle and transformation have been replaced by individualized consumer experiences, leading to a detachment from class-based politics. The speaker reflects on the failure of the New Left and the current political landscape, where politics is often driven by personal moralization. They argue that without a collective vision and a symbolic conception of forgiveness, society falls into a death spiral of perpetual discontent and agitation.