New Discourses Stakeholderism and the Post-America Movement | James Lindsay
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Sep 10, 2025 Exploring the rise of stakeholderism, the discussion dives into its roots in both Soviet and Nazi economic models. It warns of how this emerging philosophy threatens individual freedoms and traditional American values. The podcast highlights the fusion of politics and religious beliefs within today's ideological landscape, raising questions about the future of American identity. Additionally, it contrasts social credit systems in China with Western corporate practices, shedding light on the daunting implications for societal governance.
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China As A Model For Order
- Lindsay notes post-liberals point to China's efficiency as a model for ordered, managed societies.
- He warns they admire authoritarian production and social control as solutions to 'too much freedom.'
Scissors Metaphor For Dual Threat
- Lindsay uses a scissors metaphor: left and right radical movements together will 'cut' America.
- He warns both blades acting in concert threaten national heritage and liberty.
Stakeholder Economy Replaces Shareholder Rule
- The stakeholder economy replaces shareholder primacy with management by experts for 'all stakeholders.'
- Lindsay says this model centralizes decision-making in unaccountable elites who claim to act for everyone.
