The Dark Enlightenment by Nick Land
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"The Dark Enlightenment" by Nick Land is a provocative and controversial essay that critiques modern liberal democracy, egalitarianism, and the progressive ideals that dominate Western societies. Land argues that democracy has led to societal decay, inefficiency, and the decline of civilization, asserting that modern political systems are fundamentally flawed. He traces the historical development of liberal democracy, linking it to what he calls "the Cathedral"—a metaphor for the intertwined power structures of academia, media, and government that promote progressive ideology and suppress dissent. Land suggests that this system enforces conformity under the guise of tolerance and equality, creating a stagnating society unable to deal with the complex challenges of modernity. Instead, Land calls for a return to more hierarchical, authoritarian, and technologically advanced forms of governance, often referred to as "neocameralism" or "patchwork governance." Inspired by thinkers like Mencius Moldbug, Land envisions decentralized, privatized polities run more like corporations than states, where competition leads to better governance. "The Dark Enlightenment" explores themes of reactionary politics, accelerationism, and the potential for technology to reshape power structures beyond the constraints of democratic ideals. Land’s essay challenges readers to question the foundations of modern political thought, although his ideas have sparked significant controversy due to their association with authoritarianism and critiques of egalitarian principles.
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