Hayek's Bastards

In this audiobook narrated by Justin Avoth, the complex relationship between neoliberal thought and the rise of the alt-right is examined in the context of the post-Cold War era. After what was perceived as a victory over communism, neoliberals encountered new challenges from movements advocating civil rights, feminism, and environmentalism, prompting them to seek refuge in a philosophy centered on notions of immutable human nature, rigid borders, and monetary restraint. Through the exploration of key figures in the neoliberal intellectual movement, the audiobook reveals how these ideas have inadvertently influenced the emergence of far-right ideologies, suggesting that the tension between neoliberalism and its perceived adversaries may be more of an internal struggle than a true ideological conflict.