About this episode

Douglas Rushkoff discusses the cultural shift towards valuing power and violence over morality, contrasting joyful celebrations with authoritarian spectacles.

Rushkoff breaks down the disturbing cultural shift toward Might Makes Right, a playground philosophy that values raw power, wealth, and violence over morality and mutual aid. From the organic, joyful street celebrations of the New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals to the surreal, hyper-industrial gladiatorial spectacle of the UFC erected right on the South Lawn of the White House, Rushkoff explores the stark contrast between human connection and authoritarian propaganda. He dives deep into why social Darwinism completely misunderstands the natural world, how nature actually favors cooperation, and why treating life like a prison yard game makes us all weaker. 🌍 Your support keeps Team Human alive! Support the show to receive ad-free access to videos, livestream Q&As with Rushkoff, access to the community Discord and more: https://www.patreon.com/teamhuman 🤝 Team Human is proudly supported by Groucho. You can take 50% off your first month by using promo code "teamhuman": https://mygroucho.club/teamhuman Download Groucho: Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/groucho/id6756526142?ct=teamhuman&mt=8 Android…

People in this episode

Host: Douglas Rushkoff

Topics covered

• cultural shift
• Might Makes Right
• social Darwinism
• cooperation
• authoritarian propaganda
• human connection

Sponsors

Groucho

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Team Human, BetterHelp

Places: South Lawn of the White House, New York

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