The Prosperity Paradox: Fear in the World’s Safest Countries

Why are some of the world’s safest, wealthiest countries becoming the most defensive? In this deep dive into neo-nationalism, we explore the research of anthropologists like Andre Gingrich and Marianne Gullestad to understand the psychology behind the shift.From imagined national “families” in Norway to political theatre in Australia — including the rise of One Nation in Australia — we examine how identity, fear of decline, and economic insecurity collide.This episode breaks down concepts like economic chauvinism, cultural fundamentalism, and the “contagion effect,” showing how neo-nationalism spreads when mainstream parties attempt to outflank the far right.If globalisation created wealth, why does it now inspire walls?