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Moldbug's Political Theology
Oct 19, 2023
This podcast delves into the political theology of Curtis Yarvin, exploring his ideas in comparison to Carl Schmitt. It discusses America's sovereign debt crisis and draws parallels to Rome's historical crisis. The importance of providing alternative visions in politics is emphasized, as well as the influence of Carl Schmitt on Yarvin's political ideas. The term 'cathedral' is analyzed in relation to Nietzsche's insights, and the significance of societal institutions as sources of power is explored.
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- Moldbug's political theology discusses the problems of democracy and proposes a return to hierarchical structures like monarchy or rule by patriarchy.
- Moldbug's analysis aligns with Schmidt's concept of political theology, highlighting the crisis of democracy due to deferred decision-making and erosion of metaphysical power.
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Moldbug's Influence on the Conceptualization of Democracy
Moldbug presents an alternative to democracy, tracing its problems to the infusion of deistic theology and natural science into political thought. He argues that the crisis of democracy stems from the deferral of decision-making and the erosion of the metaphysical basis of political power. Moldbug's proposed solution involves a return to hierarchical structures, such as monarchy or rule by patriarchy. While he dislikes fascism for being too democratic, he still considers various alternatives, such as a military coup or direct papal rule.
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