Populism, xenophobia and fear seem to be sweeping our nation in a fashion somewhat reminiscent of the beginning of the war of the 1930’s, where liberal elites have been discarded by the masses in favour of political extremists, outcasts and cynics.

Yet, with all the information society has access to we are more gullible than ever before. Have we created the perfect storm of events for the next dark age or is there hope for humanity?

Bernard Keane, author of The Mess We’re In: How Our Politics Went to Hell and Dragged Us with it, spoke with Chris about his latest book and the future of humanity…

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