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The Total State
- How Liberal Democracies Become Tyrannies
- De: Auron MacIntyre
- Narrado por: Terrance Bayes
- Duración: 5 h y 27 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 23
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 23
The Total State pulls back the veil on the new American authoritarianism and why the same system of liberal democracy we say we cherish may have led us to our present state
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5 out of 5 stars
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A true conservative intellectual of our time
- De rl en 02-09-25
- The Total State
- How Liberal Democracies Become Tyrannies
- De: Auron MacIntyre
- Narrado por: Terrance Bayes
What stood out most to me in The Total State is how MacIntyre exposes liberalism’s contradictions.
Revisado: 01-03-25
Auron MacIntyre’s The Total State is nothing short of a masterwork—a critical and incisive exploration of the modern political and cultural landscape that feels tailor-made for anyone disillusioned with the prevailing orthodoxy of liberalism and democracy. MacIntyre captures the essence of our era: a society caught in the grip of managerialism, where every aspect of life becomes subject to the overreach of the bureaucratic state. For those who understand the shortcomings of our current system, this book is a must-read.
What sets The Total State apart is its ability to tie together historical context, political theory, and cultural analysis in a way that feels both urgent and timeless. MacIntyre draws on thinkers like Burnham and Jouvenel, offering a deeply informed critique of liberalism’s inability to restrain its own inherent drive toward centralization and control. His exploration of the elite dynamics behind the expansion of state power aligns perfectly with the Machiavellian insights I hold dear.
But what truly resonates is the book’s unapologetic willingness to critique modernity at its roots. MacIntyre understands that liberalism, far from being a neutral framework for governance, acts as a social acid, dissolving the structures and traditions that once anchored societies. He highlights the hollow promises of freedom and equality, exposing the contradictions and trade-offs inherent in these ideals. His writing makes clear why the crisis of meaning we face today was inevitable under the totalizing reach of the liberal state.
MacIntyre doesn’t shy away from uncomfortable truths about human nature, hierarchy, and the necessity of competing elites. His arguments dovetail with my belief that society thrives not through abstract ideals of egalitarianism but through competing spheres of influence that keep power in check. The Total State is refreshingly free of the naïveté that plagues so many critiques of modernity—it’s grounded in reality, offering insights for those of us who reject the managerial monoculture.
In short, Auron MacIntyre has written a book that should be in the hands of anyone who recognizes the decline of the West and wants to understand how we got here. It’s a reminder that the total state is not a glitch in the system—it’s the natural conclusion of liberalism itself. For those seeking clarity in a chaotic world, The Total State delivers in spades.
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Ready Player One
- De: Ernest Cline
- Narrado por: Wil Wheaton
- Duración: 15 h y 40 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 260,447
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 240,972
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 240,486
In the year 2045, reality is an ugly place. The only time Wade Watts really feels alive is when he’s jacked into the OASIS, a vast virtual world where most of humanity spends their days. When the eccentric creator of the OASIS dies, he leaves behind a series of fiendish puzzles, based on his obsession with the pop culture of decades past. Whoever is first to solve them will inherit his vast fortune—and control of the OASIS itself.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I’m sorry I waited so long to read this book.
- De Julie W. Capell en 05-27-14
- Ready Player One
- De: Ernest Cline
- Narrado por: Wil Wheaton
Ready Player One
Revisado: 04-17-18
Will Wheaton’s narration has really saved this book for. The writing a little flat and the story unremarkable. It panders to it’s audience with cheap fan service.
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