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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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?

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With Kalypso Nicolaïdis and Abby Innes
Tue 25 Mar, 2025
London, UK

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.

With Shada Islam and Oliver Röpke
Mon 17 Mar, 2025
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Thu 20 Mar, 2025
Brussels, Belgium

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.

With Dessy Gavrilova
Sun 29 Sep, 2024
Vienna, Austria

Fantasies of Empowerment and Realities of Entrapment: Critique Amidst Ubiquitous Precarity Article

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Volume: 30; Issue: 2; Pages: 245–252; Published: Apr 2025

Diagnosing Europe: Precarity and insecurity as the new normal Commentary

Online Newsletter
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Published: 15 Apr, 2025