Welcome
I am a writer, scholar and political commentator interested in social justice and political judgment, the rise of new ideologies, and democracy's troubles with capitalism. I draw on history, philosophy, and sociology as I seek to produce politically salient and critical analyses of modern societies.
Capitalism is not on its deathbed, utopia is not in our future, and revolution is not in the cards. And yet, the time is ripe for radical progressive change.
My latest book
My latest book
"This is the big-think book of our time", James Galbraith, interview. Read his review "The Pandemic and Capitalism".
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Keynote Address at the Strategy Forum of the European Environmental Bureau Event
Organized by European Environmental Bureau
The Forum assessed EEB’s ten-year strategy at its midpoint focusing on new ideas for socially just green transition.
Regaining our Futures: How to Build Democracies with Foresight Event
Public Lecture at LSE European Institute
Organized by European Institute, LSE
European democracies now suffer from both tunnel vision and miopia. How can we make them look beyond the here and now?
Listen to the full podcast here.
European Civil Society Week - Strenghtening Cohesion and Participation in Polarized Societies Event
Keynote Address "From Polarization to Collaboration: Can Democracies Dream Big Again"
Organized by European Economic and Social Committee
A future of peace, prosperity, justice and a thriving environment is within reach not only for Europe, but also for the world. However, our leaders refuse to take us there. In such a case, civil society will have to lead the leaders.
Vienna Humanities Festival Event
Between Autonomy and Precarity - Capitalism on Edge
Organized by IWM
In conversation with Dessy Gavrilova about the current historical juncture, insights from past struggles and a possible new progressive political agenda.
Fantasies of Empowerment and Realities of Entrapment: Critique Amidst Ubiquitous Precarity Article
Diagnosing Europe: Precarity and insecurity as the new normal Commentary
