To Generalise is to be an Idiot. William Blake on politics, disillusionment and abstraction
Inner Life, Talks and Thoughts
The Power of Populism in Political Discourse
Populists resonate with people by speaking the language of human connections, care, place, history, and identity, tapping into the desire for authenticity in politics. While populism can be weaponized for scapegoating, stirring negative emotions, it is crucial to acknowledge people's response to it. Populists prompt the necessity for an alternative vision that reconnects with what truly matters in people's lives.
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