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Author of Cross Purposes and The Constitution of Knowledge. Senior fellow @BrookingsInst. Contributing writer @TheAtlantic. Sorry, shrimp isn't food.

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I talked with Now JonRauch on 🦋 about the ideas in his book *The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth*. jimruttshow.com/jonathan-rauch/ We discussed the epistemic crisis, Plato’s Theaetetus, Trump & propaganda techniques, the Constitution of Knowledge as a framework for epistemics,

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Garry Kasparov 4. "One Word Describes Trump," by Now JonRauch on 🦋, on how a century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world. theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…

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For the Quillette podcast, I talked to Now JonRauch on 🦋 about his latest book, which details the Christian right's failure to uphold democratic values in America.🎧 quillette.com/2025/03/06/pod…

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Now JonRauch on 🦋 's smart new book from Yale University Press, "Cross Purposes: Christianity’s Broken Bargain With Democracy" is the topic of this Faith Angle Podcast with Peter Wehner faithangle.podbean.com/e/jon-rauch-an…

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Many of Donald Trump’s actions appear senseless to onlookers, writes Now JonRauch on 🦋. But there is a political strategy that explains exactly why he does what he does: patrimonialism. theatln.tc/lXcLErjB

Many of Donald Trump’s actions appear senseless to onlookers, writes <a href="/jon_rauch/">Now JonRauch on 🦋</a>. But there is a political strategy that explains exactly why he does what he does: patrimonialism. theatln.tc/lXcLErjB
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Insightful analysis of Trump's archaic "patrimonial" regime, as opposed to the rational-legal systems of modern states. Patrimonial systems, based on authority, tribal loyalty, blood ties, and reciprocity, are closer to human nature, but utterly unsuited to complex institutions

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A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how Donald Trump thinks about the world, Now JonRauch on 🦋 writes. Understanding this view is essential to defeating it. theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…

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Can Christianity save democracy...or itself? Here's one of the smartest panel discussions I've been on. Really drills deep. Thanks to UVA's Miller Center! youtube.com/watch?v=Z69wrv…

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A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how Donald Trump thinks about the world, Now JonRauch on 🦋 writes. Understanding this view is essential to defeating it. theatln.tc/9qCteF7v

A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how Donald Trump thinks about the world, <a href="/jon_rauch/">Now JonRauch on 🦋</a> writes. Understanding this view is essential to defeating it. theatln.tc/9qCteF7v
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Coming Soon, The Free Inquiry Papers. Rejected by prestigious academic presses! Editors routinely denounced by academics! All Star contributors include: Now JonRauch on 🦋, Greg Lukianoff, Dorian Schuyler Abbot, George Yancey & more! Topics: Why Democracy Free Inquiry Why Free Speech? Why Social

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Can Christianity save U.S. democracy--and itself? Join me and Tom Gjelten at Georgetown U. on April 24 (10am) for what's bound to be an absorbing fireside conversation. berkleycenter.georgetown.edu/events/can-chr…

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I've done many conversations about Christianity's role in democracy's crisis; this was one of the truly special ones. I, moderator Tom Gjelten, and the audience felt moved by the experience. youtube.com/watch?v=6v_2oj…

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Now JonRauch on 🦋 of The Brookings Institution, discusses his latest book and explores the declining influence of Christianity in America, along with the historical symbiosis between religion and liberal democracy. Check the full episode at buff.ly/yj18YbH

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Is truth still defensible in our age of epistemic nihilism? Deep-dive conversation that you'll enjoy as much as I did... youtube.com/watch?v=EtNaPv…

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Postmodern Patrimonialism: Trump's Everything-Everywhere-All-At-Once Strategy as a Venture Capital Model of Politics, by Now JonRauch on 🦋 Andrew Keen open.substack.com/pub/keenon/p/p… Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known

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I had the pleasure of interviewing Now JonRauch on 🦋 this past week, mostly about his newest book "Cross Purposes." Take a listen, and maybe even subscribe? open.spotify.com/episode/6b2bSZ…