The Trialogue Curtis Yarvin: The Empire of Love (Part 1)
Jul 11, 2025
Curtis Yarvin, a Silicon Valley veteran and prominent voice in the modern right, dives into the concept of the 'empire of love' and its historical roots. He explores the intricacies of political ideologies, from the tragedy of the French Revolution to contemporary populism's challenges. Yarvin critiques liberalism as an instrument of power and considers the merits of monarchy over democracy. He also highlights Xi Jinping's advantages and the urgent need for a new governance structure in the U.S., drawing parallels to significant historical transformations.
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Empire of Love Concept
- The "empire of love" is Curtis Yarvin's term for the Anglo-American liberal order imposing itself globally.
- It combines genuine cultural elements like love parades with imperial conquest and political ideology.
Red Pill on Counter-Revolutionaries
- Yarvin discovered anti-revolutionary thinkers like Joseph de Maistre who challenged his earlier views.
- This intellectual shift felt like escaping Plato's cave into a new understanding of political thought.
French Revolution's Liberalism Tragedy
- Pre-revolutionary France was a sophisticated society with bohemian libertines appreciating English constitutional monarchy.
- Attempting to adopt Anglo-American liberalism in France led to disaster exemplifying liberalism's export risks.
