Tag: donald-trump

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    Beyond the Middle East: The Global Retreat to Meaning and the Rise of the Strongman

    Here is a suggested excerpt to add to your post: > In a world increasingly shaped by algorithms and data, where the human touch seems to be fading, we are witnessing a global phenomenon: a compensatory retreat into messianic and apocalyptic narratives. This isn’t just a political trend but a deep-seated reaction to a profound crisis of meaning. When the…

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    Trump: Absurd Theater and Political Simulacrum

    The blog post explores how Trump’s appeal reflects a deep-seated desire among voters to escape the “iron cage of rationality” that Max Weber described. It argues that Trump functions less as a traditional politician and more as a symbol of resistance against bureaucratic rationalization and the rigid structures of modern life. Voters are drawn to Trump’s unpredictability, which breaks from…