The World War II Consensus is Breaking Down

The World War II Consensus is Breaking Down
Jonathan Pageau
May 9, 2025
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The World War II Consensus is Breaking Down

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The World War II Consensus is Breaking Down
Jonathan Pageau
May 9, 2025

Several years ago, I coined the phrase “watch the fool,” because in a world turned upside down, the fool can strangely point to what’s coming and in some ways play a role in restoring order —for good or for ill. For April 2025’s patron video, I reflect on how Kanye West has continued to play this role. He is not a prophet in the traditional sense, but a kind of tuning fork, embodying the contradictions and transformations unfolding in our culture before they happen. This becomes increasingly disturbing as the post–World War II consensus buckles beneath our feet…

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