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John Gray on Donald Trump, what comes after him, and the rise of fascism in the United States. Is JD Vance more dangerous than Donald Trump? With a free trial, you can watch the full talk NOW at https://iai.tv/video/the-life-and-philosophy-of-john-gray?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=description John Gray is one of Britain’s most eminent and controversial philosophers. Known for his critiques of liberalism and the Enlightenment, Gray forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about civilisation, morality, and the illusion of progress. In this IAI interview, hear how his life experiences and career as a philosopher led him to become one of the most original and provocative voices in the contemporary Western world. From attacking humanism as a religion in disguise to authoring groundbreaking books such as Straw Dogs and The New Leviathans, John Gray is a thinker whose influence many believe will endure for decades to come. Interviewed by Andy Owen. #trump #politics #democracy #jdvance #fascism #uspolitics John Gray is one of Britain’s leading philosophers and public intellectuals, renowned for his penetrating critiques of liberalism, humanism, and the Enlightenment faith in progress. A former professor at the London School of Economics, Gray is the author of numerous acclaimed works including Straw Dogs, The Silence of Animals, and The New Leviathans. His writing challenges our most cherished assumptions about morality, politics, and what it means to be human. Andy Owen is a writer and former British Army officer whose work explores morality, leadership, and the human experience in conflict. The Institute of Art and Ideas features videos and articles from cutting edge thinkers discussing the ideas that are shaping the world, from metaphysics to string theory, technology to democracy, aesthetics to genetics. Subscribe today! https://iai.tv/subscribe?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=https://iai.tv/video/the-life-and-philosophy-of-john-gray 00:00 Will Trump ever relinquish power? 00:39 Populism, liberalism, and how Hilary Clinton paved the way for Trump's first presidency 03:40 Trump will force an irreversible change in American government 04:32 What's happening in America is worse than fascism 05:57 What will come after Trump? 07:25 The rise of Nigel Farage, the fall of Kier Starmer, and the crisis in British politics 09:44 Javier Milei and radical libertarians 10:09 There's an economic shock coming that will destabilise politics For debates and talks: https://iai.tv For articles: https://iai.tv/articles For courses: https://iai.tv/iai-academy/courses