Conspirituality Bonus Sample: JD Vance’s Dictator Fetish
Aug 12, 2024
In this intriguing discussion, tech billionaire Peter Thiel shares his controversial belief that freedom and democracy don't mix, backed by his $15M support of JD Vance. Acclaimed neoreactionary philosopher Mencius Moldbug advocates for a radical shift in governance, suggesting a move toward CEO-led city-states. Their conversation unpacks alarming views on race, slavery, and authoritarianism while exploring the evolution of 'red pilling' in right-wing narrative. Get ready to dive into the dark undercurrents of modern political thought.
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J.D. Vance on Red Pilling
- J.D. Vance shares his early confusion about Donald Trump and how red-pilling changed his perspective.
- He compares red-pilling to awakening from deception, revealing society's corruption.
Moldbug's Red Pill Reinterpretation
- Mencius Moldbug repurposed the red pill metaphor before MAGA and QAnon gave it popularity.
- Moldbug uses it to challenge traditional views of democracy as good and freedom-sustaining.
Moldbug’s Critique of Democracy
- Moldbug argues democracy is an obstacle to freedom and law rather than their foundation.
- He controversially equates various authoritarian regimes as forms of democracy with different malignancy.