Bungacast [FROM THE VAULT] /44/ Neoliberal Order Breakdown Syndrome (N.O.B.S.)
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Dec 28, 2023 The podcast discusses Neoliberal Order Breakdown Syndrome (N.O.B.S.), exploring symptoms such as incredulity and denial of political change, catastrophism, nostalgia for the recent past, and the inability to accept election results. It also delves into the impact of neoliberalism on politics and the rise of ineffective opposition.
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Denial of Political Change
- Liberal establishment displays incredulity and denial of political change, refusing to acknowledge major events like Brexit and Trump elections.
- This denial extends beyond individuals to opinion makers and policymakers, showing collective cognitive dissonance.
Unwillingness to Take Responsibility
- Liberal elites refuse to take responsibility for creating the political conditions leading to current crises.
- They deny their role while blaming external forces, undermining their legitimacy and ability to govern effectively.
Moralization of Politics
- Moralization replaces politics with a simplistic good-versus-evil narrative, stripping complexity from political debate.
- This moral framing invalidates opposing views as irrational or evil, deepening polarization and misunderstanding.