TrueAnon Episode 439: Last Days of Davos
Feb 24, 2025
Caitlin Doherty, a writer and editor at the New Left Review, shares her experience at the World Economic Forum in Davos. She discusses the surreal state of Europe and the disconnect between elite attendees and locals. The conversation takes a satirical turn as they explore the absurdity of gambling on conflicts and critique the growing influence of American private equity in Ukraine. Doherty also reflects on the rise of right-wing populism and the challenges of establishing European autonomy amid shifting global dynamics.
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Davos Man's Uncertain Future
- The Davos Man, often seen as a symbol of global power, appears lost and uncertain.
- Their language is empty, and their presence at Davos seems more performative than impactful.
Schwab's Background
- Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, studied with Henry Kissinger and brought American-style business culture to Switzerland.
- Schwab's family history includes managing a factory that used Nazi labor during World War II.
The Mundanity of Evil
- Schwab's family's Nazi past is considered normal in post-war Europe due to the prevalence of collaborators in power.
- This normalization of a dark past contributes to the conspiratorial aura surrounding Schwab.
