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Conspirituality
175: Diagonalism (w/William Callison and Quinn Slobodian)
Oct 12, 2023
Guests William Callison and Quinn Slobodian discuss the concept of diagonalism, highlighting its relevance in understanding conspiracy theories and alternative political movements. They explore the impact of the pandemic on livelihoods and political reactions, as well as the technological underpinnings of diagonalism. The speakers also delve into the contradiction of technology and control, and the connections between diagonalism and various political ideologies.
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- Diagonalism challenges conventional political labels by blending spirituality, individual liberties, and a belief that all power is a conspiracy.
- Diagonalist movements, like Kordenken in Germany, embody a blend of left and right views with an emphasis on radicalized centrism.
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Diagonalism: A Blend of Holism, Individual Liberties, and Cynicism towards Parliamentary Politics
Diagonalism, born in part from technological transformations, contests conventional labels of left and right. While leaning towards far-right beliefs and expressing ambivalence towards parliamentary politics, it combines convictions about holism and spirituality with a steadfast focus on individual liberties. Diagonalists believe that all power is a conspiracy and view public power as illegitimate due to the perception of controlled governmental processes.
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