John Waters - The Abolition of Reality: A First Draft of the End of History

John Waters - The Abolition of Reality: A First Draft of the End of History

In this episode Irish author and journalist John Waters delves into his book, The Abolition of Reality: A First Draft of the End of History. John offers a searing critique of the COVID-19 pandemic's societal impacts, exploring themes of media manipulation, economic disconnection, and the erosion of human rights. He connects the 1971 abolition of the gold standard to modern economic instability and argues that the pandemic was less about health and more about orchestrated control, facilitated by a compliant media and groupthink. Waters recounts his legal battles against restrictive measures, the psychological tactics used to enforce compliance, and the global shift toward authoritarianism, which he describes as a "break for evil." With rich historical and philosophical insights, he warns against the normalization of extreme measures and calls for accountability to prevent future tyrannies. This discussion is a powerful blend of social critique and a rallying cry for awareness and resistance.

John Waters is an Irish writer and thinker, exploring themes from society’s spirit to rock ‘n’ roll, the human self, and modern life’s meaning. Starting as a journalist with Hot Press in 1981, he went full-time in 1984, moving to Dublin. He tackled controversial issues like colonialism’s impact and fathers’ rights, writing for The Irish Times for 24 years until 2014. His articles now appear in First Things, The Spectator, and others. He’s published ten books, including Give Us Back the Bad Roads (2018), reflecting on Ireland’s cultural decline. A playwright, songwriter, husband, father, and lapsed agnostic, he was born in Roscommon, belongs to Sligo, and lives in Dublin.

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