The article delves into the conclusion that Trumpism can be considered a form of fascism, discussing the implications of this realization. Historian Jason Steinhauer, featured in the conversation, examines historical anti-fascist movements and the contemporary challenges posed by the merger of corporate and state power. The discussion highlights the role of technology, portrayed as authoritarian, in exacerbating the current political climate. The importance of understanding these dynamics to forge paths towards resistance is emphasized, alongside a lighter touch discussing pop culture topics like the NBA Playoffs.
The question of what has historically defined successful anti-fascist or anti-authoritarian movements, for instance, is relevant because that work itself is very urgent.
The rotten synthesis between corporation and state that has long been a hallmark of fascism, too, is everywhere you look and following you around from within your phone.
Jason argued, 'contemporary technologies are themselves authoritarian in nature,' which have contributed to the low moment in which we find ourselves.
Our conversation kept returning to the present, discussing both historical context and current urgency regarding anti-fascist efforts.
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