
Ricardo Duchesne
Historical sociologist and former professor at the University of New Brunswick, author of books on the uniqueness of Western civilization including Greatness and Ruin.
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Dec 13, 2025 • 1h 36min
s08e21 | Confessions of a Based Boomer, with Dr. Ricardo Duchesne
Dr. Ricardo Duchesne, a historian and author, dives into the complexities of Western civilization and its struggles with immigration and liberalism. He critiques liberalism's decline and the role of the Boomer generation in its rise. Discussing multicultural promises versus realities, he highlights the ethnic tensions that emerge from mass immigration. Duchesne contrasts Western individualism with kinship societies and advocates for cultural nationalism to preserve Western identity. His intellectual journey from Marxism to conservatism sheds light on his focus on the uniqueness of Western civilization.
Mar 18, 2026 • 1h 33min
Greatness and Ruin | Interview with Dr Ricardo Duchesne
Dr Ricardo Duchesne, historical sociologist and author on Western uniqueness, outlines a story of European self-reflection and innovation. He traces the rise of the introspective ‘I’ from Indo‑European roots through Greek thought. They debate why Greece spurred logic, science, discovery, and modern disciplines, and how those forces shaped Western expansion, capitalism, and contemporary cultural conflicts.


