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Political Philosophy-Dr. Laurie M Johnson
What led to this? A Longer View (ft. Jacques Ellul, Sheldon Wolin, Wendy Brown) Audio
Jan 9, 2021
Thinkers and philosophers Jacques Ellul, Sheldon Wolin, and Wendy Brown discuss the bigger picture behind recent events, exploring concepts like technique, neoliberalism's impact on government and personal lives, and the appeal of populism.
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- Neoliberalism blurs the distinction between the state and corporations, transforming the government into a technical and managerial entity that governs all aspects of life.
- The dominance of neoliberalism leads to ideological possession, with followers embracing individual freedom and economic expansion, while disillusionment fuels the rise of populist movements.
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Neoliberalism and Inverted Totalitarianism
The podcast episode explores Wendy Brown's concept of neo-liverism, where she argues that technical progress has become the driving force in all areas of life, including those with no direct economic impact. Brown suggests that the state has transformed into a technical and managerial entity, managing not only the economy but also education, child-rearing, and mental health. This convergence of corporate and government power blurs the distinction between the two, creating a managerial democracy or inverted totalitarianism. Neoliberalism is identified as the governing rationality driving this shift, whereby every sphere of life is seen as a market and every entity is governed as a firm, with individuals treated as human capital.
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