Disaster Nationalism: The Collapse of Liberalism and Why the Far Right is Winning with Richard Seymour

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The rise of the new far right has left the world grappling with a
profound misunderstanding. While the spotlight often shines on
the actions of charismatic leaders such as Donald Trump and Jair
Bolsonaro, the true peril lies elsewhere. Defeating these people
will not stem the tide driving them forward. They are merely the
embodiment of profound forces that are rarely understood.
Propelled through the vast networks of social media and fueled by
far-right influencers, enthralled by images of disaster and
fantasies of doom, they have emerged from a reservoir of societal
despair, fear, and isolation. Within this seething cauldron, we
witness not only the surge of far-right political movements but
also the sparks of individual and collective violence against
perceived enemies, from ‘lone wolf’ killers to terrifying
pogroms. Should a new fascism emerge, it will coalesce from these
very elements. This is disaster nationalism.

Richard Seymour delves deep into this alarming development in
world politics, dissecting its roots, its influencers, and the
threats it poses. With meticulous analysis and compelling
storytelling, Seymour offers a stark warning. The battle against
disaster nationalism is not just political; it is a struggle for
our collective soul and the future of civilization itself. Unless
we understand the deeper forces propelling the far-right
resurgence, we have little chance of stopping it.


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