Team Human with Douglas Rushkoff Matthew Remski: Antifascist Dad
Jul 23, 2025
Matthew Remski, host of the Conspirituality podcast and author focused on spiritual delusion and cult dynamics, discusses the pressing need for mutual support in today’s violent atmosphere. He tackles the intersections of fascism and contemporary politics, emphasizing the dangers of authoritarianism. Remski explores self-care as a form of resistance amid societal turmoil, advocating for solidarity among activists. He reflects on how community support can foster personal growth, especially in parenting, while critiquing harmful societal structures.
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Mindfulness and Social Justice
- Mindfulness in corporate wellness often disciplines workers to conform and endure hardship.
- Social justice activists used yoga and meditation to empower resistance, not self-accommodation.
Limits of Spiritual Bypass
- Calming oneself doesn't change material realities; fascists benefit if you only self-regulate.
- Deliberate spiritual bypass can sideline political action and maintain oppressive systems.
Cult and Capitalism Overlap
- Cult dynamics resemble capitalist exploitation in control, recruitment, and extraction.
- Isolating cults as aberrations helps oligarchs avoid critique of systemic exploitation.
