The Gray Area with Sean Illing
Democracy’s existential crisis
Sep 11, 2023
Astra Taylor, author of 'The Age of Insecurity' and co-founder of the Debt Collective, dives into the pressing need to defend democracy against rising authoritarianism. She reflects on our emotional connection to insecurity and how it shapes activism and engagement. The conversation critiques capitalism's role in fostering societal insecurities and advocates for community over consumerism. Taylor emphasizes grassroots organizing as essential in reclaiming political power and unity, linking various societal issues while fostering hope for a better democratic future.
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- Democracy should be defended and reimagined, shifting the discourse towards its defense as an idea and way of life.
- Insecurity is generated and exploited by capitalism, requiring a focus on addressing it in our political and economic systems.
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The importance of defending and reimagining democracy
In this podcast episode, Astra Taylor discusses the importance of defending and reimagining democracy. She highlights the need to shift the discourse from threats to democracy towards defenses of it as an idea and a way of life. Taylor emphasizes that democracy is worth defending and reminds listeners of the reasons why it is crucial to do so.
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