The Unconscious Civilization
John discusses how Mussolini's fascism, influenced by Italian philosophers, won over the concept of responsible individualism. He highlights the power of interest groups in Western democracies and the retreat of citizens into their specializations. Russ questions if this is the ideal balance, to which John emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between individualism and group loyalty.In this clip
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