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DBoon

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2. Neoliberalism denies the existance of society and reduces social relations to economic "laws"

Reply to justaprogressive (Original post)

Sun Jul 20, 2025, 02:49 PM

Jul 20

Denying the scientific study of social organizations and social dynamics creates an intellectual void.

This void becomes filled by conspiracy theories, the assumption that hidden powerful actors are actively manipulating society for their own benefit while concealing their existence.

Conspiracy theories are inherently fascist - they reduce society to hidden coercion.

This is where we are.

Nature may abhor a vacuum, and may fill a vacuum with noxious poisonous gas.

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Conspiratorialism and neoliberalism - Cory Doctorow [View all] justaprogressive Jul 20 OP

This essay shouldn't fall through the cracks here just because people agree with it. hunter Jul 20 #1

But do they? Cirsium Jul 20 #3

Neoliberalism denies the existance of society and reduces social relations to economic "laws" DBoon Jul 20 #2