John Bonanno

John Bonanno, a Huxley enthusiast and commentator, contrasts totalitarianism with Gordon Comstock, who advocates for Orwell's vision. They debate which author more accurately predicted today’s societal challenges, focusing on themes like geopolitics and the role of media. Bonanno warns of rulers using violence and drugs for control, while Comstock highlights the risks of a pleasure-driven populace. They also explore how both philosophies appear in modern life and discuss the potential for societal collapse, linking past ideas to today's elite strategies.

John Bonanno, a commentator on history and geopolitics, teams up with political philosopher Gordon Comstock to delve into the contrasting views of Orwell and Huxley. They explore the depths of government control, questioning the façade of democracy amidst elite influence. Bonanno proposes random selection to combat corruption, while Comstock traces the rich's political machinations. The discussion critiques modern patriotism and reveals how Huxley’s warnings about entertainment and control resonate today, blending pleasure and fear in societal manipulation.

Join John Bonanno, a longform interviewer and commentator known for his insights on Huxley and Orwell, as he dives deep into their contrasting visions of the future. They explore how contemporary society reflects Huxley's allure of comfort over Orwellian terror. Discussions unfold on the role of economic crises in compliance, and Huxley's belief in perpetual crisis as a means for control. Bonanno also addresses Huxley's philosophical conflicts, ties to the Bloomsbury Group, and his late-life focus on consciousness expansion. It's a thought-provoking journey through literary history and modern implications.