135 - Auron MacIntrye on How to Defeat the Total State

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Summary

Auron MacIntyre discusses his book 'Total State' and his journey from being a journalist to questioning the political system. He shares his observations of the media's manipulation and bias during the Trump era and the erosion of constitutional principles. McIntyre emphasizes the importance of understanding power and the role of the managerial elite in shaping society. He challenges the misconception of individual liberty and highlights the need for order and virtue. MacIntyre also addresses the idea of Christians and power, debunking the notion that Christians should give up power and emphasizing the importance of power in effecting positive change. The conversation explores the concept of the managerial elite structure and its impact on society. It discusses how the large bureaucratic structure of social institutions has led to a lack of organic community and bonds. The commodification of religion, particularly in evangelicalism, is also examined. The conversation then delves into the inevitability of the fall of the total state, highlighting the unsustainability of the current managerial structure. The failure of conservative and non-woke liberal strategies to oppose the total state is discussed. The conversation concludes with a focus on the need for smaller, communal communities and the importance of individuals taking responsibility for their communities.

Takeaways

The media's manipulation and bias during the Trump era highlighted the need to question the political system and understand power dynamics.

The erosion of constitutional principles and the misconception of individual liberty have led to a loss of order and virtue in society.

The managerial elite, operating through bureaucratic systems, shape and control society, often at the expense of individual freedoms.

Christians should not shy away from power but should use it to effect positive change and uphold Christian values.

The managerial elite structure has led to a lack of organic community and bonds in society.

The commodification of religion in evangelicalism can be dehumanizing and perpetuate individualism.

The total state is unsustainable and will eventually fall due to the limitations of the current managerial structure.

Conservative and non-woke liberal strategies are insufficient to oppose the total state.

Creating smaller, communal communities and taking individual responsibility for one's community is crucial for societal change.