The Dig Down the Rabbit Hole w/ Naomi Klein
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Oct 18, 2024 Naomi Klein, a renowned journalist and author of "Doppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World," discusses the surge of far-right conspiracist politics post-pandemic. She highlights the historical contradictions driving current societal violence and oppression. Topics include the rise of multiracial right-wing nationalism, vaccine profiteering, and the ethical dilemmas in public health. Klein critiques the left's response to pandemic-related challenges and underscores the need for solidarity among low-wage workers amidst growing inequality.
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Delayed Interview
- Naomi Klein initially planned to discuss her book "Doppelganger" in 2023, but the interview was delayed.
- The book explores how the pandemic fueled far-right conspiracies, rooted in denying historical and present violence.
Political Vertigo
- Naomi Klein felt unable to offer hopeful solutions after the Biden administration failed to address pandemic's revealed inequalities.
- Her book "Doppelganger" explores political vertigo and the strangeness of digital identities in a corporate-controlled online world.
From Hope to Isolation
- Klein recalls the shift from the high of the Bernie campaign to pandemic isolation, highlighting the loss of solidarity.
- She contrasts the initial hope with the subsequent rise of individual branding and infighting.
