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From the New World
(Classic Episode) Jon Askonas: Politics is Downstream of Technology
Sep 4, 2023
Jon Askonas, professor at The Catholic University of America and a contributor to the New Atlantis and Compact, discusses technological change, conservatism's vulnerability to grift, democracy, the January 6th hearings, Rene Girard, and apocalypse.
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- Conservatism's blind spot towards the impact of technology makes it inherently revolutionary.
- Conservative aesthetics focus on nostalgia but lack substance and revival of underlying practices and virtues.
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Conservatism as a Revolutionary Ideology
Modern conservatism is considered a revolutionary ideology because it focuses on ideology and ignores the impact of technology on society. This blind spot prevents conservatives from recognizing and addressing the material changes brought about by technological advancements, making conservatism inherently revolutionary in nature.
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