My new book, Breaking the Silence on the Return of Totalitarianism, is finally out!
In this book, I tackle the crucial question: Are we witnessing a return to totalitarianism? I delve into how this disturbing shift could reshape our world and challenge everything we thought we knew.
This book will change the way you see the world, and I believe it’s a must-read for anyone who cares about the future.
Don’t wait—take action now.
Click the link in the comments to get your FREE copy and join the conversation.
135 - 7
This interview was too hot for the YouTube censorship mafia...
Our latest video interview pushed boundaries and brought up some intense, uncensored topics—so much so that we couldn’t keep it here on YouTube.
You can still check it with the link pinned in the comments below.
92 - 11
YouTube CENSORED the Irish People's Vaccine Inquiry on the grounds of "medical misinformation".
We have made it available on other platforms so that you can still watch it!
Links are in the comments section below.
199 - 25
Have you ever felt that nagging sense that something's not quite right with the world today?
A sinister current is pulling you towards a future you never signed up for?
You're not alone.
I've spent the last few years diving deep into the murky waters of modern society and what I've found is both fascinating and deeply troubling.
It turns out, the totalitarian tendencies that wreaked havoc in the 20th century haven't disappeared – they've just gotten a high-tech makeover.
Let's break down what we're seeing:
1. The Weaponisation of Words
Remember when having a spirited debate was a sign of a healthy society?
Now, it feels like every word is a potential landmine.
We've become so afraid of saying the "wrong" thing that meaningful discourse is dying on the vine.
2. Technology: Friend or Foe?
Our smartphones were supposed to connect you to others, but instead, they've become tools of isolation and surveillance.
More connected than ever, yet somehow more alone.
3. The Pandemic Paradigm Shift
COVID-19 didn't just change our daily routines; it fundamentally altered the social contract.
In the name of safety, we willingly gave up freedoms that our ancestors fought and died for.
The question is: will we ever get them back?
4. The Rise of the Technocrats
Remember when elected officials were the ones making big decisions? Now, it seems like unelected "experts" and tech giants are calling the shots.
• Digital passports
• Digital currencies
The infrastructure for total control is being built right under our noses.
5. The Death of Journalism (The Fourth Estate)
Real investigative journalism is on life support.
What's left is often little more than a mouthpiece for those in power, parroting approved narratives rather than asking tough questions.
But here's the kicker: this isn't some shadowy conspiracy orchestrated by mustache-twirling villains.
No, the truth is far more unsettling.
As Hannah Arendt observed, the most dangerous aspect of totalitarianism is its banality.
The ability to make regular people like you and I complicit in terrible things.
"Evil comes from a failure to think. It defies thought for as soon as thought tries to engage itself with evil and examine the premises and principles from which it originates, it is frustrated because it finds nothing there. That is the banality of evil." — Hannah Arendt
So, what can we do about it?
The first step is awareness.
We need to shake off the complacency and start asking hard questions:
• Why are we so quick to silence dissenting voices?
• Who benefits from keeping us divided and afraid?
• What freedoms are we trading away in the name of convenience or safety?
But awareness alone isn't enough.
We need to take action:
1. Cultivate critical thinking: Don't just accept what you're told. Question everything, especially the things that seem too convenient or align too perfectly with your existing beliefs.
2. Engage in real conversations: Step away from the screens and have face-to-face discussions with people who think differently than you. You might be surprised at what you learn.
3. Support independent journalism: Seek out and support media outlets that aren't beholden to corporate or political interests.
4. Protect your privacy: Take steps to safeguard your personal data and digital footprint. Every bit of information you give away is a potential tool of control.
5. Stay engaged in local politics: The big picture matters, but real change often starts at the local level. Get involved in your community and make your voice heard.
Totalitarianism thrives on silence and compliance.
By speaking up, asking questions, and refusing to go along with the crowd, we can push back against the creeping tide of control.
As we move forward, let's keep the words of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn in mind: "The line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being."
It's up to each of us to decide which side of that line we want to stand on.
427 - 33
Hi, I'm Eddie Hobbs, host of the Counterpoint podcast. Counterpoint searches for wisdom from among dissenters, the outsiders to the prevailing articles of faith.