Hayek's Bastards

In Hayek’s Bastards, Quinn Slobodian examines how right-wing authoritarianism has evolved from within the neoliberal framework, particularly since the 1990s. The book explores how neoliberal thinkers have used scientific language and ideas about competition to justify cultural hierarchy, social conservatism, and racial ideologies, ultimately forging alliances with far-right movements. Slobodian reveals that many contemporary far-right figures, including global leaders like Donald Trump, are not opposing but are instead products and proponents of neoliberalism's ongoing evolution.