Against the Web
A Cosmopolitan Answer to the New Right
What's it about
Tired of watching online outrage and tribalism tear the world apart? If you're looking for a way to push back against the toxic tide of the New Right, this summary offers a powerful intellectual toolkit for a more compassionate and connected world. You'll learn how to dismantle reactionary arguments by understanding their psychological roots and historical context. Discover Michael Brooks's vision for a "cosmopolitan socialism"—a practical and hopeful alternative that champions universalism over nationalism, helping you argue for a better future, both online and off.
Meet the author
Michael Brooks was the revered host of The Michael Brooks Show and co-host of The Majority Report, where he became a leading voice of the international left. His deep analysis of global politics and culture, combined with a profound sense of humor and empathy, informed his critique of the "Intellectual Dark Web." Brooks dedicated his work to building a more just and cosmopolitan world, passionately arguing for a universalist politics against the divisive forces he identified and challenged in this book.
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