The International Risk Podcast

Episode 115: Roger Burrows on Neo-Reactionalism (NRx), the Alt-right and Emerging Technology

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Apr 30, 2023
Roger Burrows, a Professor in Global Inequalities, shares insightful perspectives on neo-reactionalism and its critique of democracy, linking it to the rise of the alt-right and tech influence. He discusses accelerationism and AI's impact on labor and governance, warning of the elite's push for isolation from society. Burrows highlights wealth disparities driven by digital technologies like cryptocurrencies and calls for renewed democratic engagement to address these challenges, ultimately stressing the importance of individual agency in creating societal change.
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