Capitalism, Empathy, and the Fascist Playbook

Dorian Wallace (he/him) is joined by philosophy professor Anthony Vernon to explore the intersection of fascism, capitalism, labor relations, and dehumanization. They unpack how fascist rhetoric manipulates working-class consciousness, pits workers against each other, and normalizes cruelty in economic structures.The discussion ranges from lived experiences at a food pantry to academic insights on Marx, Kropotkin, and Levi Nas. The duo also tackles the weaponization of immigration narratives, systemic failures in labor and mental health, and how fascism exploits empathy gaps and hierarchical thinking. Personal stories from hospice care, Rikers Island, and parenthood bring the theoretical down to earth.They end with a powerful reflection on parenting without gender restrictions, the dangers of cultural scapegoating, and how to foster mutual aid over authoritarian division.#antifascismo #LaborRights #MutualAid #CapitalismCritique #EmpathyGap #PoliticalPhilosophy #GeorgeJackson #RikersIsland #TraumaInformed #ParentingJustice #ThisMachineKillsFascists #AbolishICE #ImmigrantRights #PrisonAbolition #CriticalTheory #Neurodiversity #MusicTherapy Dorian’s Mode is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit doriansmode.substack.com/subscribe