Thinking Class #088 - Momus Najmi - Britain After Decline: Reformation, Restoration, And The Long Road Back
Momus Najmi is a writer, cultural commentator, and history enthusiast. He writes The World of Momus on Substack and runs a YouTube channel exploring Britain’s cultural, political, and civilisational predicament.
In this conversation, we think out loud about a question many sense but struggle to articulate: has Britain lost its way and if so, what would genuine reform actually require?
We explore:
- why Britain’s problems are not merely economic or political, but cultural and spiritual;
- whether the monarchy and wider institutions are capable of reform; and why the next general election is unlikely to resolve the country’s underlying crisis
- the possibility that Britain faces a prolonged period of stagnation or decline before any meaningful renewal can take place; and
- what individuals can do in the meantime.
Our conversation ranges across the importance of building local, cultural, and intellectual strongholds; the role of Christianity in sustaining civilisation; reflections on Catholicism and institutional faith; the limits of podcasting and public commentary; and Momus’ own reassessment of how to participate in public life.
To see my previous conversation with Momus in February 2024 follow click here.
You can find Momus’s work here:
About Thinking Class:
Thinking Class is a long-form interview podcast exploring the cultural, historical, and moral forces shaping England, Britain, and the wider Western world.
Hosted by John Gillam, the show features serious conversations with historians, academics, and independent thinkers.
Thinking Class is concerned with discovering long-term patterns over headlines and hot-takes. Expect historically-grounded analysis on matters of national character, institutions, demography, belief, and political legitimacy.
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