Anglofuturism Podcast Now & England, The Anti-Catastrophe League, and Neo-Elizabethan Allegations
Aug 14, 2025
Tom and Calum humorously celebrate their journey over 25 discussions, reflecting on the surprising influence of their ideas on political figures. They tackle accusations of nostalgia and critique radical change movements, questioning their authenticity. The hosts dive into concepts of geoengineering and the ambitious Anti-Catastrophe League, while exploring the implications of the new Elizabethan age birthed by innovative agencies. They blend light-hearted anecdotes with pressing concerns, creating an engaging discourse on history, identity, and existential risks.
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Jenrick Declares Himself Anglo‑Futurist
- Calum attended the Now In England nationalism conference and noted Robert Jenrick declaring himself "an Anglo-futurist."
- Tom and Calum joked that Jenrick had been reading the same Twitter posts and group chats as them.
ARIA Critique Vs Founder‑Led Science
- Francesca Melhuish's paper links ARIA to nostalgic politics and accuses Anglo‑futurism of proto‑eugenic tendencies.
- Tom and Calum argue the critique conflates fast, founder‑led science with sinister intent.
Agency Over Systemic Fatalism
- Tom and Calum contrast the academic preference for systemic explanations with Anglo‑futurism's emphasis on individual agency.
- They argue restoring agency is necessary to change Britain's perceived decline trajectory.
