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Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor Say the End of the World is Now on the Table
Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor discuss their new book, "End Times Fascism and the Fight for the Living World," exploring how a powerful coalition of tech billionaires, anti-immigration operatives, and the religious right are uniting around a shared belief that the world is ending, and actively working to accelerate its collapse.
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In a recent interview, Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor delved into the alarming themes of their new book, "End Times Fascism and the Fight for the Living World." They argue that a dangerous new form of fascism has emerged, characterized by a shared belief that the world is ending, and a desire to accelerate its collapse rather than prevent it.
Defining End Times Fascism
Naomi Klein defines "End Times Fascism" as a fascism that is deeply intertwined with planetary-scale existential crises. It's a fascism that takes the end of the world for granted. This new iteration of fascism is distinct from its 20th-century predecessors, as the world itself has changed dramatically since figures like Mussolini declared themselves fascists. Today's fascists wield weapons and technologies that their historical counterparts couldn't have dreamed of, including atomic bombs and an understanding of climate change. The world has become more dangerous, and fascism has evolved in response, making peace with the idea of collapse and focusing on who will survive the impending cataclysm.
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