The Pete Quiñones Show Episode 1196: Revolutionary Change and Reaction w/ Thomas777 and Dark Enlightenment
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Apr 3, 2025 Mr. D, a researcher focusing on infrastructure, joins revisionist historian Thomas777 for a fascinating discussion. They delve into the revolutionary changes in Europe from 1816 to 1916, examining how technological advancements spurred ideological shifts and the rise of fascism. The conversation touches on labor struggles in the early 20th century, comparing them to Sinclair's "The Jungle" and analyzing the impact of political movements on workers. They also reflect on historical grievances, youth activism, and the complexities of contemporary geopolitical tensions.
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Fascism's Response to Change
- The 19th century witnessed an unprecedented technological shift, impacting everyday life significantly.
- The post-WWI era presented three responses: capitalism, Bolshevism, and fascism, with fascism offering a seemingly coherent way to navigate these changes.
New Deal as Ideological Restructuring
- The New Deal, like the Soviet and German systems, was a top-down ideological restructuring of society.
- It involved forced integration and a military draft, conditioning people to new imperatives, revealing its non-neutral nature.
Information Scarcity and Planned Economies
- The prevalence of socialist and planned economy ideas in the 1920s stemmed from a lack of real-time information.
- This absence of situational awareness made laissez-faire economics seem impractical, hence the widespread adoption of planned approaches.
