occasional reflections on culture & politics
Fukuyama’s thesis is revisited in light of contemporary authoritarian resurgence. The post critiques premature triumphalism and argues that democracy remains fragile and contested. It calls for renewed philosophical engagement with history, ideology, and the conditions of freedom.
Hero worship undermines collective agency. The post critiques the search for political or cultural saviors, arguing that change arises from community, not charisma. Democratic progress depends on participation, not messianic leadership. We must stop outsourcing responsibility.
Effective critique requires detachment, not outrage. The post defends calm, reasoned analysis as a tool for truth-seeking and democratic engagement. Passion may inspire, but only dispassion clarifies.
Erratic Attempts 