Matt Johnson

In this engaging discussion, writer and political thinker Matt Johnson shares insights from his recent essay in The Quillette. He tackles historicism and its threat to open societies, linking it to the rise of identity politics and tribalism. Johnson emphasizes the importance of liberal democracies in securing human progress and highlights the perennial struggle for recognition and pluralism. He also reflects on the resilience of democracies amidst modern challenges and the ongoing balance between democratic ideals and authoritarian trends.