Maiden Mother Matriarch with Louise Perry The Coming British Civil War - David Betz | Maiden Mother Matriarch Episode 124
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Feb 12, 2025 David Betz, a Professor of War at King's College London, explores the unsettling potential for civil unrest in Britain. He connects rising tensions to Brexit and warns of societal fragmentation driven by factionalism and economic instability. The discussion highlights the risks posed by 'feral cities' and the challenges facing urban infrastructure. Betz suggests the British government misjudges the situation, emphasizing the need for community preparedness and open dialogue to mitigate impending conflict and distrust towards institutions.
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Brexit Vote and Social Contract
- David Betz's concern about civil war grew after the Brexit vote.
- He felt the government's attempts to subvert the results damaged the social contract.
Assumptions About Civil War
- Western societies, despite being rich and old, are not immune to civil war.
- Factors like youth bulges and aggression are not the sole drivers of conflict.
British Self-Conception
- The normalcy bias and a self-conception of peacefulness contribute to the belief that Britain is immune to civil war.
- However, this ignores underlying societal fractures.
