Fascism, Postmodernism, and the State

In this episode of This Machine Kills Fascists, Dorian Wallace sits down with philosopher and adjunct professor Anthony Vernon for a deep dive into how fascism manipulates postmodern ideas, exploits social forces, and evolves beyond caricatures of the past. Together, they explore the pseudo-intellectual tactics of modern fascists, the dangers of hypernationalism, and the role of class in sustaining authoritarian movements. From Heidegger to Jordan Peterson, QAnon to Elon Musk, they unpack how fascist ideologies adapt by borrowing symbols, twisting narratives, and fostering cult-like devotion to state power. The conversation also highlights the psychological dynamics of coercion, identity, and the human cost of these movements—both online and in real-world communities.#AntiFascism #PhilosophyTalk #Postmodernism #FightFascism #PoliticalTheory #CriticalThinking #Hypernationalism #CultDynamics #SocialJustice #ClassAnalysis #AntiAuthoritarian #RejectHate #EducationForLiberation #DeconstructFascism #PhilosophyPodcast #DorianWallace #AnthonyVernon #ThisMachineKillsFascists #NoPasaran #LiberationNotDomination #PsychologyOfPower #CoerciveControl #ResistOppression #AntiRacist #CommunityOverState #SmashFascism #IntellectualResistance #ExposeAuthoritarianism #CriticalDialogue #FreedomThroughEducationDorian’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