"WhatifAlthist" | World History, Philosophy, Culture A Live Conversation with Samo Burja
Nov 15, 2024
Samo Burja, founder of Bismarck Analysis and Palladium Magazine, discusses current political landscapes and their emotional nuances. He highlights how technology reshapes governance and free speech, drawing parallels to historical power dynamics. The conversation explores cultural shifts from the 2000s to today's dystopian atmosphere and examines the geopolitical echoes of the 1600s in modern crises. Burja also delves into societal disparities in major cities and the complex relationship between genetics and racism, revealing deeper insights into our present dynamics.
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Left's Emotional Exhaustion And Drift
- The left appears emotionally exhausted and lacking a coherent next plan after recent defeats.
- Expect rapid narrative trial balloons as Democrats try to mobilize and reinterpret the loss.
Internet Cuts Both Ways
- The internet and AI enable both increased citizen legibility and stronger state/corporate control.
- Europe risks a China-like digital bureaucracy under the guise of anti-hate and privacy rules.
Free Internet Recreates The Public Square
- A free internet can recreate public squares, enabling alternative economies, education, and assembly.
- Digital networks could decentralize governance and allow transnational value-based communities to organize.
