The Auron MacIntyre Show Discussing the Near Future with Nick Land | Guest: Nick Land | 6/13/25
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Jun 13, 2025 
Nick Land, a prominent philosopher recognized for his theories on technocapital accelerationism and neoreactionary politics, dives into intriguing discussions about the mainstreaming of neoreaction. He analyzes whether figures like Trump and Musk are embodying these ideas. The dialogue also navigates the nature of time, critiques of liberalism, and how managerialism intertwines with capitalism. Lastly, Land reflects on the demographic challenges facing East Asia and their existential implications for society.
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NRX's Internet Intellectual Route
- Neoreactionaries used the internet to bypass mainstream cultural authorities and develop political theory publicly.
- This created a new intellectual space outside traditional academic and media institutions.
Managerialism as Capital Control
- Managerialism emerged as a human security system to control capital's explosive growth.
- It represents the fusion of government and corporate bureaucracies attempting to contain capitalism.
China's Capitalism Resistance
- China historically resisted capitalism's explosive innovations despite inventing key technologies.
- This reflects an innate societal aversion to capitalism seen as disruptive and threatening.