Liberalism in the Past and Future

The philosopher John Gray discusses the decline of liberalism and the challenges it faces in the modern world. He argues that the era of liberalism based on tolerance and negotiation has passed, with current liberal societies morphing out of existence. Gray highlights the emergence of alternative models of society, such as the Chinese model, which challenge the universal acceptance of liberal values. He also criticizes the impact of cancel culture and ideological conformity within liberal societies, which erodes freedom of thought and expression. Gray sees little hope for a return to the past and suggests that enclaves of liberalism may be the future.